Lead Patient Care Coordinator Jobs

Lead Patient Care Coordinator jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, and specialty practices, at every level from senior coordinator to program lead, with specializations in care transitions, utilization management, and chronic disease coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top stateFlorida
Top employerUpperline Health
Top cityTampa, FL
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Lead Patient Care Coordinator
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Lead Patient Care Coordinator
Elevate Health & Therapeutic Services
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$23 - $26/hr
On-Site
51-200

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Lead Patient Care Coordinator (Front Desk, Lead)
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Lead Patient Care Coordinator (Front Desk, Lead)
Upperline Health
Little River, South Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
501-1,000

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Lead Patient Care Coordinator / Front Desk, Lead
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Lead Patient Care Coordinator / Front Desk, Lead
Upperline Health
Riverview, Florida
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
501-1,000

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Lead Patient Care and Surgical Coordinator
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Lead Patient Care and Surgical Coordinator
David K. Isaacs, M.D. Inc - Plastic Surgery
Beverly Hills, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
$35 - $45/hr

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Lead Patient Care Coordinator
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Lead Patient Care Coordinator
Pulse & Remedy LLC
Miami Beach, Florida
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
On-Site

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Lead Patient Care Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Upperline Health10
  • PAX Health1
  • Pulse & Remedy1
  • Beverly Farms Dental1
  • Boston Medical Center1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in lead patient care coordinator jobs.

  • Minimum two to three years of experience in patient care coordination or case management
  • Active RN license or completion of an accredited healthcare administration or social work degree
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential or willingness to obtain within a defined timeframe
  • Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor a team of care coordinators
  • Experience working with managed care organizations, insurance authorizations, or utilization review

Tips for Your Lead Patient Care Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to care transitions

Highlight specific metrics that show your coordination impact, such as reduced hospital readmissions, faster referral turnaround, or improved patient satisfaction scores. Hiring managers for lead roles want proof you've owned outcomes, not just supported them.

List your certifications above the fold

Credentials like CCM, CPHQ, or CPC get screened by applicant tracking systems before a human ever sees your resume. Place them in a dedicated section near the top so they're visible immediately, not buried in a work history entry.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists lead patient 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 postings that name your specialty

Filter openings by clinical area, such as oncology, behavioral health, or post-acute care. Lead coordinator roles are often specialty-specific, and applying with matching experience signals you can step in without a long ramp-up period.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled a care gap, a non-compliant patient, or a breakdown between a provider and an insurer. Have two or three real situations ready with the context, your decision, and the outcome.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Lead coordinator roles vary widely in what 'lead' means. Before you accept, ask how many coordinators you'll supervise, whether you hold a caseload, and what authority you have over care plan decisions. Misaligned scope is the most common early-tenure frustration.

Lead Patient Care Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most lead patient care coordinators?

Upperline Health, PAX Health, and Pulse & Remedy are hiring the most lead patient care coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Maryland, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and large outpatient networks tend to post the highest volume of lead-level openings.

How many lead patient care coordinator jobs are remote?

About 0% of lead patient care coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in telephonic case management, utilization review coordination, and chronic disease management programs. Roles that require in-person rounding, clinic oversight, or direct patient contact are still predominantly on-site.

How do you become a lead patient care coordinator?

Start by building two to three years of hands-on experience as a staff-level care coordinator in a clinical or managed care setting. Pursue a relevant credential such as the Certified Case Manager designation. Then take on informal leadership tasks, such as training new hires or owning a complex caseload, so you can demonstrate readiness for a supervisory role when you apply.

Can you get hired as a lead patient care coordinator with limited experience?

It's possible if you've held a clinical role such as medical assistant, patient navigator, or discharge planner and can show direct responsibility for coordinating care across providers. Employers sometimes promote strong staff coordinators into lead roles internally, so joining a healthcare organization at the coordinator level and demonstrating initiative is a practical path forward.

What does the lead patient care coordinator interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your clinical background and coordination experience, followed by a panel interview with a nurse manager, HR, and sometimes a physician or department director. You'll likely face scenario questions about handling care gaps or team conflicts. Some organizations add a practical exercise, such as reviewing a patient case and walking through your coordination plan.

Where can I find and apply to lead patient care coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to lead patient care coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your clinical background and specialty area, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.

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