Clinic Coordinator

PLAYTHINKS

Clinic Coordinator

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Position Summary

    The Clinic Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the smooth daily operation of PlayThinks across service lines. This role executes clinic schedules, manages day-to-day administrative operations, supports intake processes, coordinates communication between families and staff, and maintains accurate operational systems.

    Working closely with the Clinical Operations Manager, the Clinic Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining organization, responsiveness, and continuity of care. After training and transition support, this role will independently manage daily scheduling execution and operational coordination.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    Clinic Scheduling & Daily Operations

    Execute daily clinic and staff schedules across service lines

    Manage same-day callouts and coverage coordination

    Adjust schedules due to staff absences

    Assign and communicate coverage

    Message staff when clients are out and confirm coverage assignments

    Communicate schedule changes to families and staff in a timely manner

    Maintain client calendar accuracy

    Update staff availability within scheduling systems

    Respond to pick-up and drop-off timing questions

    Provide daily schedule clarifications as needed

    Track and confirm attendance records

    Parent & Front Office Communication

    Serve as first point of contact for routine, non-clinical parent inquiries

    Respond to general scheduling questions

    Direct clinical or sensitive concerns to appropriate leadership

    Ensure professional, warm, and consistent communication

    Intake & Documentation Support

    Support intake preparation and documentation tracking

    Send intake forms and track completed paperwork

    Collect and organize insurance documentation

    Prepare intake packets

    Ensure required documentation is complete and organized prior to start dates

    Administrative

    Assist with operational reporting and data entry

    Maintain accurate scheduling systems and records

    Collect and record client payments

    Issue invoices and payment reminders as directed

    Pay routine bills and manage receipt tracking

    Tracking & Purchasing Office/Clinic materials

    Coordinate documentation with leadership or bookkeeping

    Operational Support

    Escalate complex, clinical, or sensitive matters to the Clinical Operations Manager

    Identify operational gaps and communicate proactively

    Support leadership with administrative projects as assigned

    Required Qualifications

    1+ of experience in clinic coordination and behavioral health setting

    Strong organizational and time-management skills

    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

    Professional written and verbal communication skills

    Comfort using scheduling systems, Google Workspace, AI and other digital tools

    High level of discretion and confidentiality

    Strong problem-solving skills and calm decision-making

    Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

    Full-time, on-site position Monday–Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday: 7:30 am – 1:30 pm Occasional Sundays

    Work is performed in an active clinic environment. Frequent computer and phone use required. Occasional standing, walking between rooms, and light lifting (up to 20 lbs).