Clinical Care Coordinator Jobs
Clinical Care Coordinator jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, insurance companies, and home health agencies, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in case management, utilization review, and discharge planning. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
Summary:
The Registered Nurse Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and maintaining the process to increase patient throughput to the most appropriate level of care while facilitating interdisciplinary care across the continuum for the ED. The RN Clinical Care Coordinator collaborates with the patient and/or family, multidisciplinary team, physicians, community partners, and payers to ensure the patient’s progress and level of care are appropriately determined and evaluates or screens patients entering the CHRISTUS Health System for medical necessity. The RN Clinical Care Coordinator will collaborate with relevant providers and partners to determine the appropriate patient class and level of care of patients entering the CHRISTUS Health system to ensure the appropriate utilization of resources and maximize appropriate reimbursement opportunities. The RN Clinical Care Coordinator will utilize problem-solving and customer service skills to determine the best course of action for the patient, the physician, and the hospital by working closely with facility House Supervisors, referring physicians, ED, and inpatient staff to ensure the effective and efficient admission/placement of every patient. This job requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Health. It is expected that the associate demonstrates behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support CHRISTUS Health’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Reviews clinical information for patients upon entry into the health system to determine appropriate placement and patient class to maximize appropriate hospital reimbursement and positively manage length of stay.
- Coordinates with onsite partner providers (LTACH, Inpt Rehab) to review requests for facility services and ensure appropriate use of outpatient hospital resources for (their patients) including scheduling coordination and appropriate escort by sending provider.
- Review all ED patients identified by the treating physician as requiring admission to the hospital to ensure appropriate patient class and resource utilization.
- Educates hospital and ED providers on levels of care, resource utilization, payor practices, and documentation. Escalates to Physician Advisor or CMO when discrepancies are present.
- Performs the initial clinical medical necessity review utilizing evidence-based criteria and enters into the medical record for the receiving CM team.
- Utilizes high risk screening criteria to make appropriate community and post-ED referrals.
- Initiates prior authorization process when indicated for post-ED referrals and services.
- Escalates to physician advisor when unable to resolve discrepancies with the attending physician.
- Manages high-use patients and works to find alternatives for care to frequent ED visits.
- Plans for discharges from the ED for patients who do not require admission to include arranging for Home Health, DME, placement, and community resources as they relate to social determinants of health.
- Provides patient and family education and counseling about existing health problem related care.
- Anticipates barriers/variances to the delivery of care and intervenes as necessary.
- Intervenes with physicians and ancillary departments concerning clinical and utilization issues to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinates and facilitates patient progression throughout the continuum.
- Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate appropriate care coordination and care delivery.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
Experience
- 2 years of experience in Case Management and/or Utilization Management required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RN License in the state of employment required
- BLS required
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Part Time
Description
Summary:
The Registered Nurse Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and maintaining the process to increase patient throughput to the most appropriate level of care while facilitating interdisciplinary care across the continuum for the ED. The RN Clinical Care Coordinator collaborates with the patient and/or family, multidisciplinary team, physicians, community partners, and payers to ensure the patient’s progress and level of care are appropriately determined and evaluates or screens patients entering the CHRISTUS Health System for medical necessity. The RN Clinical Care Coordinator will collaborate with relevant providers and partners to determine the appropriate patient class and level of care of patients entering the CHRISTUS Health system to ensure the appropriate utilization of resources and maximize appropriate reimbursement opportunities. The RN Clinical Care Coordinator will utilize problem-solving and customer service skills to determine the best course of action for the patient, the physician, and the hospital by working closely with facility House Supervisors, referring physicians, ED, and inpatient staff to ensure the effective and efficient admission/placement of every patient. This job requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS Health. It is expected that the associate demonstrates behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support CHRISTUS Health’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Reviews clinical information for patients upon entry into the health system to determine appropriate placement and patient class to maximize appropriate hospital reimbursement and positively manage length of stay.
- Coordinates with onsite partner providers (LTACH, Inpt Rehab) to review requests for facility services and ensure appropriate use of outpatient hospital resources for (their patients) including scheduling coordination and appropriate escort by sending provider.
- Review all ED patients identified by the treating physician as requiring admission to the hospital to ensure appropriate patient class and resource utilization.
- Educates hospital and ED providers on levels of care, resource utilization, payor practices, and documentation. Escalates to Physician Advisor or CMO when discrepancies are present.
- Performs the initial clinical medical necessity review utilizing evidence-based criteria and enters into the medical record for the receiving CM team.
- Utilizes high risk screening criteria to make appropriate community and post-ED referrals.
- Initiates prior authorization process when indicated for post-ED referrals and services.
- Escalates to physician advisor when unable to resolve discrepancies with the attending physician.
- Manages high-use patients and works to find alternatives for care to frequent ED visits.
- Plans for discharges from the ED for patients who do not require admission to include arranging for Home Health, DME, placement, and community resources as they relate to social determinants of health.
- Provides patient and family education and counseling about existing health problem related care.
- Anticipates barriers/variances to the delivery of care and intervenes as necessary.
- Intervenes with physicians and ancillary departments concerning clinical and utilization issues to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinates and facilitates patient progression throughout the continuum.
- Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate appropriate care coordination and care delivery.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
Experience
- 2 years of experience in Case Management and/or Utilization Management required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RN License in the state of employment required
- BLS required
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Part Time
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care41
- Essen Health Care20
- Clinica Sierra Vista6
- McLaren Health Care5
- Red Cell Partners5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services101
- Technology & Software7
- Education6
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical care coordinator jobs.
- Active registered nurse (RN) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensure required
- Two or more years of experience in case management or care coordination
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
- Knowledge of InterQual or Milliman care guidelines for utilization review
- Certification in case management (CCM) preferred or required by many employers
- Strong documentation skills and experience communicating with multidisciplinary care teams
Tips for Your Clinical Care Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Acute care coordinators and outpatient clinic coordinators do very different work. Rewrite your experience bullets to match the specific setting in each posting, whether that is inpatient, post-acute, or community-based care, so hiring managers see an immediate fit.
List every care management software you know
Recruiters filter for tools like Epic Care Management, Allscripts, Meditech, and InterQual. Include every platform you have used in a dedicated skills section, not buried in bullet points, so your resume clears applicant tracking system screens.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical care coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that hide the same role
Search for care transitions coordinator, care management coordinator, and patient care coordinator alongside your primary title. Health systems use inconsistent naming, and some of the strongest matches for your background will appear under an alternate title.
Prepare examples using the RAE method
Behavioral interview questions in care coordination almost always probe for conflict resolution with physicians, complex discharge situations, or payer denials. Structure each answer around the Restriction, your Action, and the End result so your stories land with clinical specificity.
Negotiate your on-call expectations upfront
Many clinical care coordinator roles carry after-hours or weekend on-call obligations that are not listed in the posting. Ask in your final interview whether on-call is part of the role, how it rotates, and whether it affects the base salary calculation before you accept an offer.
Clinical Care Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical care coordinators?
The companies hiring the most clinical care coordinators right now include Fresenius Medical Care, Essen Health Care, and Clinica Sierra Vista, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and home health agencies consistently make up the bulk of postings.
How many clinical care coordinator jobs are remote?
About 11% of clinical care coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though availability varies significantly by employer and sub-specialty. Utilization management and telephonic case management roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while inpatient and clinic-based coordination roles are almost always on-site.
How do you become a clinical care coordinator?
Most employers require an active clinical license, typically as a registered nurse or licensed clinical social worker, plus at least two years of direct patient care or case management experience. From there, completing a care coordination training program, gaining familiarity with care management software, and earning a Certified Case Manager credential through the Commission for Case Manager Certification will make you a competitive candidate for most postings.
Can you get hired as a clinical care coordinator with little experience?
Entry-level clinical care coordinator roles do exist, particularly at insurance companies and community health organizations, and they often prioritize strong communication skills and clinical licensure over direct coordination experience. Candidates who highlight patient education, discharge planning assistance, or any cross-departmental care transitions work from prior roles tend to stand out even without a dedicated coordination title on their resume.
What does the clinical care coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers use a two-to-three-stage process: an initial phone screen with HR to confirm licensure and availability, followed by a structured behavioral interview with a nurse manager or care management director, and sometimes a panel interview with social work, utilization management, or physician leads. Expect scenario-based questions about managing complex discharges, navigating payer denials, and coordinating across care settings.
Where can I find and apply to clinical care coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical care coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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