Nurse Care Coordinator (RN)

About Clarity Pediatrics Clarity Pediatrics is reimagining pediatric chronic care, starting with ADHD. After successfully launching our virtual clinic for ADHD and anxiety, we are expanding our pediatric care platform to address other common chronic conditions and are focused right now on Obesity and Overweight management. Our clinical model is tech-enabled, backed by the best science, and designed to deliver exceptional health outcomes that transform a child's trajectory. Our co-founders and leadership team have deep commitment to clinical excellence and domain expertise in healthcare. Our CEO, Christina LaMontagne, has led two startups and earned her MBA at Harvard Business School. Our Chief Medical Officer, Alesandro Larrazabal, MD, trained at UCSF and Stanford. Until recently, he was a Medical Director building specialty care services at Kaiser Permanente. Earlier, he worked at IDEO. Position Summary The Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) is an integral member of Clarity Pediatrics' interdisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, and therapists. Under the direction of clinical leadership, the Nurse Care Coordinator ensures seamless care delivery for children with chronic conditions by coordinating clinical appointments, providing patient and family education, managing medication authorizations, and serving as a primary point of contact between families, providers, and pharmacies. Note this is a fully remote position. Key Responsibilities Care Coordination & Scheduling Coordinate, schedule, and reschedule clinical appointments across the care teamManage referrals to specialist and external clinical servicesProactively follow up with families to reduce gaps in care and no-show ratesSupport care transitions and continuity across the interdisciplinary team Communication Provide clinical updates to referring physiciansCoordinate lab work and documentation requirements for treatment planning with referring providersSupport the providers for patients requiring escalation of care Patient & Family Education Provide evidence-based education to families regarding chronic condition managementExplain medication regimens, treatment plans, and care goals in accessible languageRespond to patient and family inquiries via messaging and phone in a timely mannerSupport health literacy and empower families to engage actively in their child's care Medication Management & Pharmacy Coordination Initiate and manage medication prior authorization requests with insurance payersCommunicate with pharmacies to resolve dispensing issues and coordinate refillsTrack authorization status and escalate delays to the appropriate clinical team memberMaintain accurate medication records and document all pharmacy communications Documentation & Team Collaboration Document clinical interactions accurately and in a timely manner across multiple EHR and care management platformsParticipate in interdisciplinary case conferences, team huddles, and quality improvement meetingsReport patient progress and care gaps to clinical supervisorsIdentify workflow inefficiencies and contribute to process improvement solutions Qualifications Required: Licensure: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Nursing accepted)Tech-Savvy: Demonstrated proficiency with multiple technology platforms and electronic health record (EHR) systemsCommunication: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsVirtual Environment: Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a remote, virtual environmentCultural Responsiveness: Comfort working with diverse, medically and socially complex pediatric populationsStartup Mindset: Excitement about joining a fast-growing startup and iterating on new care models. Internet Access: Reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace suitable for remote work Preferred: Bilingual English/SpanishExperience in pediatric, chronic care, or care coordination settingsFamiliarity with prior authorization processes and payer requirementsExperience working in underserved or urban environments Logistics Full-time, contract position (40 hours per week to start)Due to our clinic hours, this position will be M - F from 12 PM - 9 PM PST with a 1 hour break dailyOccasional Saturday coverage (to be decided in advance)$70,000- $90,000/year with medical and ancillary benefits (depending on Geographic Location)Remote-friendly culture Compensation Range: $70K - $90K