The Care Coordinator will play a key role in DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) by supporting complex chronic kidney patients through care coordination. Working closely with Nurse Practitioners and RN Case Managers, the coordinator ensures patients receive high-quality care by facilitating access to resources, managing referrals, and maintaining communication across the care team. This is a remote, full-time position with a flexible schedule during weekdays and no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate care for patients by ensuring access to eligible resources/programs and assisting with referrals and provider appointments
- Perform outbound calls and respond to inbound calls from patients, providers, and Village resources
- Complete non-clinical screenings and pathways under the guidance of the Manager; escalate to Integrated Care Nurse as needed
- Assist the clinical team with moving patients through the continuum of care by completing tasks as directed
- Identify eligible resources for members and collaborate with Integrated Care Nurses, dialysis clinics, health plans, and other stakeholders to help members enroll in programs
- Communicate directly with patients in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential documentation
- Demonstrate exceptional two-way communication, both oral and written
- Act in alignment with DaVita’s mission and values to deliver high-quality patient care
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2+ years of experience in a professional office environment
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
- Commitment to service excellence and patient satisfaction
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the team
- Home workspace must provide a quiet, private environment with reliable high-speed internet
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–3 years clinical medical office experience
- CNA or MA experience is a plus
- Experience coordinating care (referrals, care management, etc.)
- Familiarity navigating insurance payers
- Experience in direct patient care or support
- Prior medical office environment experience
Technical Stack
Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career
- On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning
- DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most
- Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment
Compensation
$21.65 - $23.00 per hour. Equity: Not specified. 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits
Work Arrangement
Remote (Global) — Remote, work from home — Flexible schedule to accommodate patient availability; daily start time between 7:00–8:00 AM; currently remote but may transition to hybrid-remote model in the future
