Care Coordinator Jobs in Iowa
Care Coordinator jobs in Iowa are concentrated in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City, where large health systems and managed care organizations maintain steady hiring at every level from entry-level case aide to senior population health coordinator. UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and the University of Iowa Health Care are among the most established employers in the state, with ongoing demand in behavioral health, Medicaid managed care, and chronic disease management. Iowa's expanding Medicaid program and growing network of federally qualified health centers have made this one of the more active markets in the Midwest for care coordination roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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**In order to be considered candidates must submit an application on our company website in order to be considered jobs.uiowa.edu search req. #26004173**
The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a patient centered Nurse Clinical Coordinator to support our Urbandale Infusion Clinic. This position provides nursing leadership and oversight for Infusion clinic patient care populations that are served within UI Community Clinics. Functions as a clinical nurse expert for patients and UICC. The nurse will facilitate communications between medical staff, management, patients and/or family to provide excellent customer service. This position will serve as a liaison role to provide the dissemination of information and education to clinical care team.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Assists and acts a liaison with supporting new initiatives including new service lines, expanding clinics, adding new providers, etc.
- Collaborates with nursing, medical staff, and other health professionals in planning, delivering, and evaluating care for primary and specialty patient populations.
- Leads nursing personnel in providing specialized patient procedures and care management plans
- Leads or participates in evidence-based projects within specialty area and collaborate with the appropriate CPL or NPL staff member to implement practice changes.
- Provides specialized health education to patients and health profession students
- Adheres to internal and regulatory policies and guidelines
- Creates clinic staffing schedule and represent clinic at daily staffing huddles; trouble staffing gaps and identify solutions
- Assists with reviewing benefit request in time tracking system
- Participates in recruitment, developing, and managing performance of staff
- Applies expertise in communicating real time feedback and direction to clinical staff
- Serves as a liaison between clinical staff, family members, and UICC leadership
- Applies expertise in specialized field to improve nursing outcomes, leads and participates in evidence-based projects, and implements team-based care
- Troubleshooting and managing facility issues in real time
- Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives
- Provides direct patient care/nurse triage responsibilities as needed, floating to other clinics as needed
- Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
- Other clinic duties as assigned
Department Summary:
University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) provides comprehensive care to the Iowa communities. With 38 community clinics, including Quick Cares and Urgent Care, Primary Medicine, and multiple Specialties. UICC is home to providers and staff that provide comprehensive care outside of the hospital setting and give the community a sense of care whenever they need it most.
Pay Grade: 4B https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, variable shifts between with work hours between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Urbandale, IA
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Urbandale, Iowa (and surrounding clinic locations)
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
- For more information about Why Iowa? click here
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including double retirement match, paid vacation to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Required Qualifications:
- A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required
- 1-3 years of nursing experience is required
- Valid license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
Highly Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in an infusion clinic
- Experience working with pediatric populations
Desired Qualifications:
- 1 to 3 years' experience in patient care, particularly those with ambulatory and triage in an ambulatory setting.
- Proficient in IV therapy and infusion equipment operation
- Demonstrated leadership and training skills (might include but not limited to: Charge Nurse or Lead Staff Nurse, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and health care workers
- Professional nursing certification is desired
- Familiarity with UI Health Care ambulatory clinic workflows
In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Shaye-Short@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Clinical Coordinator
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
- Pay Level: 4B
Contact Information
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Shaye Short
- Contact Email: Shaye-Short@uiowa.edu
Pay: $58,876.00 - $107,298.00 per year
Work Location: In person
**In order to be considered candidates must submit an application on our company website in order to be considered jobs.uiowa.edu search req. #26004173**
The University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) is seeking a patient centered Nurse Clinical Coordinator to support our Urbandale Infusion Clinic. This position provides nursing leadership and oversight for Infusion clinic patient care populations that are served within UI Community Clinics. Functions as a clinical nurse expert for patients and UICC. The nurse will facilitate communications between medical staff, management, patients and/or family to provide excellent customer service. This position will serve as a liaison role to provide the dissemination of information and education to clinical care team.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Assists and acts a liaison with supporting new initiatives including new service lines, expanding clinics, adding new providers, etc.
- Collaborates with nursing, medical staff, and other health professionals in planning, delivering, and evaluating care for primary and specialty patient populations.
- Leads nursing personnel in providing specialized patient procedures and care management plans
- Leads or participates in evidence-based projects within specialty area and collaborate with the appropriate CPL or NPL staff member to implement practice changes.
- Provides specialized health education to patients and health profession students
- Adheres to internal and regulatory policies and guidelines
- Creates clinic staffing schedule and represent clinic at daily staffing huddles; trouble staffing gaps and identify solutions
- Assists with reviewing benefit request in time tracking system
- Participates in recruitment, developing, and managing performance of staff
- Applies expertise in communicating real time feedback and direction to clinical staff
- Serves as a liaison between clinical staff, family members, and UICC leadership
- Applies expertise in specialized field to improve nursing outcomes, leads and participates in evidence-based projects, and implements team-based care
- Troubleshooting and managing facility issues in real time
- Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives
- Provides direct patient care/nurse triage responsibilities as needed, floating to other clinics as needed
- Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
- Other clinic duties as assigned
Department Summary:
University of Iowa Community Clinics (UICC) provides comprehensive care to the Iowa communities. With 38 community clinics, including Quick Cares and Urgent Care, Primary Medicine, and multiple Specialties. UICC is home to providers and staff that provide comprehensive care outside of the hospital setting and give the community a sense of care whenever they need it most.
Pay Grade: 4B https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, variable shifts between with work hours between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Urbandale, IA
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Urbandale, Iowa (and surrounding clinic locations)
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
- For more information about Why Iowa? click here
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including double retirement match, paid vacation to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Required Qualifications:
- A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required
- 1-3 years of nursing experience is required
- Valid license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards
Highly Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in an infusion clinic
- Experience working with pediatric populations
Desired Qualifications:
- 1 to 3 years' experience in patient care, particularly those with ambulatory and triage in an ambulatory setting.
- Proficient in IV therapy and infusion equipment operation
- Demonstrated leadership and training skills (might include but not limited to: Charge Nurse or Lead Staff Nurse, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and health care workers
- Professional nursing certification is desired
- Familiarity with UI Health Care ambulatory clinic workflows
In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Shaye-Short@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Clinical Coordinator
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
- Pay Level: 4B
Contact Information
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Shaye Short
- Contact Email: Shaye-Short@uiowa.edu
Pay: $58,876.00 - $107,298.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Care Coordinator Job Market in Iowa
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Who's Hiring
- UnityPoint Health10
- The University of Iowa4
- Mercy Cedar Rapids2
- Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center2N
- UIHC1U
Top Industries Hiring
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care coordinator jobs across Iowa.
- Active Iowa RN license or licensure recognized by the Iowa Board of Nursing for clinical tracks
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, or a health-related field
- One or more years of case management, care coordination, or clinical experience
- Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, or managed care plan processes and documentation
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across clinical teams, patients, and community resources
Care Coordinator Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care coordinator in Iowa?
The path depends on whether the role is clinical or non-clinical. Clinical care coordinators in Iowa typically hold an active RN license issued or recognized by the Iowa Board of Nursing, earned after completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN. Non-clinical roles, such as those tied to social work or behavioral health, often require a degree in social work, human services, or a related field, and Iowa-licensed clinical social workers hold credentials through the Iowa Board of Social Work.
Which companies hire care coordinators in Iowa?
Employers hiring care coordinators in Iowa right now include UnityPoint Health, The University of Iowa, and Mercy Cedar Rapids, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Iowa's major integrated health systems, managed Medicaid plans, and federally qualified health centers account for the bulk of consistent openings across the state.
Which Iowa cities have the most care coordinator jobs?
Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Sioux City lead Iowa in care coordinator openings. Des Moines anchors the market as the state's largest metro and home to major health systems and insurance carriers, Cedar Rapids draws volume from MercyOne and regional managed care operations, and Iowa City's openings are driven largely by the University of Iowa Health Care and its affiliated clinics.
Are there remote care coordinator jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're a minority of available roles. About 20% of care coordinator openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is typical for a role that blends phone-based care management with in-person patient touchpoints. Fully remote positions tend to be concentrated in utilization review, telephonic case management, and Medicaid managed care functions where patient contact happens through phone or telehealth.
How can I get hired as a care coordinator in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is lateral movement from a direct-care or patient-facing role such as medical assistant, home health aide, or patient access representative, which gives you the clinical exposure Iowa employers look for. UnityPoint Health and MercyOne both post care management support and care navigator roles that serve as structured on-ramps. Earning a Certified Case Manager credential or completing coursework in medical coding or health informatics strengthens an application. Community health worker positions at Iowa's federally qualified health centers also offer a direct bridge into coordinated care work.
Where can I find and apply to care coordinator jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to care coordinator jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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