Clinical Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Coordinator

The Clinical Coordinator supports the efficient coordination of participant care and clinical operations within the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This role serves as a central point of coordination for regulatory assessment scheduling, participant-specific supplies and equipment, oxygen management, participant communication, and clinical follow-up activities.

Working closely with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), clinical staff, Home Care Manager, Primary RNs, IDT Coordinator, participants, families, and external vendors; the Clinical Coordinator helps ensure that required services, assessments, supplies, and follow-up activities are completed accurately and within required timeframes.

This position primarily works in a clinical and office environment with extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking may occur. Regular communication with participants who have complex medical, cognitive, functional, and psychosocial needs will occur throughout the day. 

What is PACE?

PACE or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a federal and state funded program that provides comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to help maintain and improve seniors' health so they can live safely in their homes. There are 180 PACE programs, serving more than 80,700 participants in 33 states.

The number of people aged 55+ is increasing in Grand Junction, CO and the demand for eldercare professionals is on the rise.

What You Bring:

• Associates degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in healthcare coordination, clinical operations, scheduling, or related healthcare support role required. 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience working with older adults, medically complex individuals, home care, primary care or long-term care preferred.
• Experience coordinating schedules, appointments, services, or supplies strongly preferred.
• Colorado drivers license, adequate automobile insurance, and unlimited access to reliable transportation maintained throughout employment. 
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and follow-up activities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, families, clinical staff, interdisciplinary team members, and external vendors.
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address potential barriers.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective tracking systems and monitor completion of time-sensitive activities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay structure starting at $20.15-$22.30 per hour, depending on experience and education.
• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm schedule.
• UMR Health, Delta Dental, and Vision insurance effective the month following start date.
• Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave.
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations.
• Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
• Up to 3% match on 403B retirement.
• Employer paid life insurance and Employee Assistant Program.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving.
• Additional pay for bilingual fluency.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

This position will be open until filled.