Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Assistant

The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc.

Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Ardmore, OK
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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