Nurse Care Coordinator, RN

UCSF Pediatrics

. Coordinate, schedule, and reschedule clinical appointments across the care team .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating clinical appointments, managing referrals, and providing evidence-based education to families. Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems and skilled in communication with diverse pediatric populations.

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California Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseExperience as a Nurse Care CoordinatorProficiency with EHR SystemsBilingual English/SpanishExperience in Pediatric Care Coordination

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Hard Skills

Clinical Appointment CoordinationReferral ManagementMedication Prior AuthorizationChronic Condition ManagementDocumentation of Clinical InteractionsLab Work CoordinationCare Transition SupportPatient Progress ReportingQuality Improvement ParticipationCare Gap Identification

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Manage Competing PrioritiesCollaboration in Remote Environments

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record (EHR) SystemsCare Management PlatformsMessaging SystemsTelehealth PlatformsDocumentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

California Registered Nurse (RN) License

Industry Keywords

Pediatric CareChronic Care ManagementCare CoordinationPrior Authorization ProcessesUnderserved Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate, schedule, and reschedule clinical appointments across the care team
Manage referrals to specialist and external clinical services
Proactively follow up with families to reduce gaps in care and no-show rates
Support care transitions and continuity across the interdisciplinary team
Provide clinical updates to referring physicians
Coordinate lab work and documentation requirements for treatment planning with referring providers
Support providers for patients requiring escalation of care
Provide evidence-based education to families regarding chronic condition management
Explain medication regimens, treatment plans, and care goals in accessible language
Respond to patient and family inquiries via messaging and phone in a timely manner
Support health literacy and empower families to engage actively in their child's care
Initiate and manage medication prior authorization requests with insurance payers
Communicate with pharmacies to resolve dispensing issues and coordinate refills
Track authorization status and escalate delays to the appropriate clinical team member
Maintain accurate medication records and document all pharmacy communications
Document clinical interactions accurately and in a timely manner across multiple EHR and care management platforms
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, team huddles, and quality improvement meetings
Report patient progress and care gaps to clinical supervisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Nursing accepted
Demonstrated proficiency with multiple technology platforms and electronic health record (EHR) systems
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a remote, virtual environment
Comfort working with diverse, medically and socially complex pediatric populations
Excitement about joining a fast-growing startup and iterating on new care models
Reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace suitable for remote work
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Experience in pediatric, chronic care, or care coordination settings preferred
Familiarity with prior authorization processes and payer requirements preferred
Experience working in underserved or urban environments preferred
At least 1-2 years experience as a Nurse Care Coordinator
Ability to work full time
Experience working in an outpatient primary care setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and ancillary benefits
Remote-friendly culture
Fully remote work arrangement
Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week to start