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Care Coordinator

Primecare Community Health·Chicago, Illinois

$20 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

The Care Coordinator advocates for patients by addressing social determinants of health and removing barriers to care through risk assessments and resource connection. They facilitate communication between patients and providers while managing follow-ups for hospital visits and preventive screenings.

39 Paid Days Off Each Year!!!

Position Summary

The Care Coordinator serves as a crucial advocate for PrimeCare’s patients, providing guidance and support to address social determinants of health and remove barriers to care. By conducting health risk assessments and ensuring emergency room and inpatient follow-ups, the Care Coordinator helps bridge the gap between patients and their primary care providers. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting patients to vital health and social resources, improving their overall well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct telehealth risk assessments and connect patients to community resources (e.g., insurance, transportation, childcare, employment, legal aid).
  • Follow up with patients’ post-hospital visits, providing education on hospital use and PrimeCare’s clinical options.
  • Schedule follow-up medical and behavioral health appointments.
  • Educate patients on preventive health measures and the importance of regular primary care visits.
  • Facilitate communication among patients, providers, nurses, medical assistants, and external resources.
  • Serve as an integral member of the care team by reviewing daily schedules and patient charts to identify gaps in care and patient needs.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions in PrimeCare’s electronic medical record (EMR) and on care management platforms.
  • Conduct population-based outreach to ensure timely follow-ups on vaccinations, screenings, chronic condition management, and prenatal care, as needed.
  • Travel between clinic sites, as needed, for in-person patient meetings.
  • Availability to work one evening per week or Saturdays.
  • Network and collaborate with community-based organizations that offer evidence-based modalities of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Community Support Team (CST), and/or psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) to facilitate patient referrals.
  • Required skills or abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting.
  • Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
  • Displays high organization skills, with great attention to detail.
  • Adaptability to work in a dynamic health environment.
  • Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure
  • Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, or equivalent relevant experience required.
  • One (1) to three (3) years of work experience in social services, with community health experience highly preferred.
  • Experience working with underserved, transient populations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Oral and written bilingual fluency in English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • 27 days of PTO each year, accrued each pay period
  • 3 personal days
  • 1 floating holiday
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage available the 1st of the month following 30 days
  • Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • Discretionary 403(b) match and profit sharing after meeting service requirements
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Accident & critical illness coverage
  • Pet insurance

Salary

All wages are based on relevant years of experience. The minimum rate is the wage a candidate with no additional experience after recieving their bachelor's degree will earn.

PrimeCare Health is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, PrimeCare does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred, along with one to three years of experience in social services or community health. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish are highly desired.

  • bachelor degree
  • Attention To Detail
  • Case Management
  • Communication
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Adaptability
  • Organization
  • Collaboration
  • Risk Assessment
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Bilingual Fluency
  • Population Outreach

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $26/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
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Hiring organization

Primecare Community Health

PrimeCareHealth (PrimeCare) is a federally qualified community health center (FQHC) that provides quality, affordable care to medically underserved populations on Chicago’s West and Northwest sides. Over its 22-year history, PrimeCareHealth has built a community-inspired,...

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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