RN Coordinator

About The Opportunity

We are partnering with a mission-driven community healthcare organization dedicated to expanding access to affordable, high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services for underserved populations. This organization serves as a healthcare home for individuals and families across the community, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Their integrated care model focuses on addressing physical, behavioral, and social needs to improve overall patient outcomes.

Position Overview

The Healthcare Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting behavioral health patients by helping them access the care, resources, and services they need to be successful. This individual serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and community organizations while coordinating referrals, assisting with insurance and assistance programs, maintaining documentation, and ensuring continuity of care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about patient advocacy, community health, and improving access to care for underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals, appointments, screenings, and follow-up services for patients.
• Connect patients with community resources, social services, and healthcare programs.
• Assist patients with accessing Medicaid, KanCare, and other eligibility-based assistance programs.
• Monitor patient progress and identify barriers to treatment or care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and care management files.
• Verify demographics, insurance information, and patient financial responsibility.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, referral partners, and healthcare providers.
• Participate in community outreach activities, educational events, and partnership meetings.
• Support behavioral health program initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and care coordination activities.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience in care coordination, patient services, healthcare administration, social services, community outreach, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with documentation, recordkeeping, and basic computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare, behavioral health, community health, or nonprofit setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, community resources, and patient assistance programs preferred.
• Experience supporting underserved or vulnerable populations preferred.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about improving access to healthcare and community resources.
• Strong patient advocate with a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach.
• Comfortable collaborating with providers, patients, families, and community partners.
• Organized, proactive, and committed to helping individuals navigate complex healthcare systems.

Why Apply?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families.
• Join a collaborative team dedicated to whole-person care.
• Opportunity to work directly with behavioral health professionals and community partners.
• Mission-driven environment focused on improving health outcomes and reducing barriers to care.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olathe, KS. This is a fully onsite position.