Chronic Care Management Coordinator (LPN or MA)
Westchester Institute For Human Development · Valhalla, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an experienced skilled clinical Care Coordinator to join our Chronic Care Management (CCM) program. This is a fast-paced, patient-centered role that requires strong communication skills, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across several patients each day. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in proactive care coordination, complex chronic disease management, and patient outreach.
Responsibilities
- CCM Patient Outreach
- Conduct scheduled Chronic Care Management calls with assigned patients
- Review patient charts prior to each call to identify care gaps and outstanding needs
- Follow up on appointments, referrals, labs, imaging, and provider recommendations
- Care Coordination
- Aid patients in scheduling appointments during outreach calls when possible
- Track missed, overdue, or pending healthcare services
- Coordinate with providers, specialists, and internal care teams
- Ensure continuity of care following hospital or emergency visits
- Medication & Treatment Support
- Review medication lists for updates or discrepancies
- Identify refill needs and coordinate with providers
- Document medication-related concerns and patient adherence issues
- Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately document all CCM encounters in the EMR
- Ensure notes are patient-specific, detailed, and reflect actions taken
- Track all follow-up items until resolution
- Maintain compliance with CCM program requirements
- Pre-Call Preparation (Required)
- Review provider notes, orders, and patient history prior to each call
- Identify overdue appointments, referrals, and diagnostic tests
- Confirm chart accuracy and care plan status before outreach
Qualifications
- Education, Licensure, Certification: Active licensure, registration, or certification in a related healthcare field (such as Nursing or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) is required and must be maintained in good standing.
- Experience and Knowledge: 2+ years of experience in a healthcare or administrative clinical setting
- 2+ Experience with medical scheduling, referrals, or patient coordination
- Working knowledge with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Excellent communication skills (written, phone, email, and patient-facing interaction)
- Ability to work independently while following structured workflows
- Strong clinical judgment, chart review skills, and EMR proficiency
- Ability to manage high-volume patient panels independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Chronic Care Management (CCM) or care coordination
- Experience working with patients with chronic conditions or complex care needs
- Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare workflows
- Experience with insurance, referrals, or prior authorizations
Benefits
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- FSA or HSA
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays)
- Term Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- 403B employer contribution
Why Work at WIHD?
- Positive, inclusive work environment
- Flexible schedules for work-life balance
- Mission-driven organization serving 10,000+ individuals annually
- Equal Opportunity Employer