Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Benefits:
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
About Us: The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. is building healthy people through whole-patient wellness and trauma informed care. Our proactive focus and integrated approach to caring for the whole person allows the GSCC to provide quality and affordable health, dental, and pharmaceutical care to thousands of patients each year without regard for socio-economic or insurance status. Good Shepherd team members are passionate about making a difference in our patients’ lives. We are a driven, focused, innovative, hardworking, respectful team that is focused on working as one to improve the lives of our patients.
Mission: The GSCC exists so that the working poor and others who lack healthcare access receive quality care and improved health outcomes.
Vision: Empowering Well-Being
Core Values: Love, Respect, Fight, Resilience and Flexibility
Job Overview: The Care Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting patient-centered care by proactively managing an assigned provider's patient panel. This position ensures patients receive timely, coordinated, and preventive care by conducting outreach, closing care gaps, scheduling appointments, and helping connect patients to internal and external resources. The Care Coordinator supports quality improvement goals and value-based care outcomes through consistent patient engagement and data-informed decision-making.
Why Work With Us:
Collaborative Care Teams: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Patient-Centered Care: Focus on building meaningful relationships with patients, guiding them through their healthcare journey.
Community Impact: Make a tangible difference in patients' lives by ensuring they receive the care they need, regardless of financial or social barriers.
Professional Growth: We believe in empowering our team members to develop their skills and advance within the organization.
What You'll Do
Panel Management & Outreach
Actively manage a panel of patients for an assigned provider
Reach out to patients who are due or overdue for:
Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs)
Preventive screenings and immunizations
Chronic disease follow-ups
Pediatric and adult return visits
Schedule visits and track follow-up completion
Care Gap Closure
Review care gap dashboards and population health reports
Contact patients with open gaps and document outreach in the EHR
Coordinate with referrals and clinical teams to ensure follow-up
Patient Engagement & Navigation
Be the first point of contact for care coordination needs
Help patients access services like behavioral health, pharmacy, and social supports
Conduct Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings and refer internally as needed
Support completion of Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
Documentation & Data Integrity
Accurately log patient interactions, education, and scheduling in the EHR
Follow standard templates and workflows for consistency
Monitor and update patient panel lists and documentation status
Team Collaboration
Participate in daily/weekly team huddles
Communicate with providers, referral coordinators, and clinical staff
Escalate high-risk or complex needs to RN Care Managers
What Success Looks Like Your performance will be measured by your ability to:
Complete HRA and SDOH screenings
Improve preventive care scheduling rates
Reduce no-shows and boost patient re-engagement
Close care gaps and ensure patients stay connected to their assigned provider
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred
1+ year experience in care coordination, case management, or a medical office
Familiarity with EHR systems and scheduling workflows is a plus
Experience in FQHC, PCMH, or value-based care settings is highly valued
Skills & Attributes
Excellent communication and people skills
Highly organized and detail-focused
Comfortable using dashboards, tracking tools, and data reports
Committed to confidentiality, equity, and patient-centered care
Work Environment
Based in clinic and office settings
Regular use of computers, phones, and EHR systems
Occasional travel between clinic sites may be required