Care Coordinator - IKC - Buffalo

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Join DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) as a Care Coordinator

It takes a village to care for our patients, and as a Care Coordinator (CC), you’ll be at the heart of that Village. You’ll be a key player on our care team, helping some of our most complex patients navigate their chronic conditions while ensuring they receive the highest quality care
. You’ll work closely with Nurse Practitioners and RN Case Managers to coordinate care, facilitate resources, and keep the patient journey moving smoothly.

• Commute to multiple DaVita clinics and/or partner practices in Buffalo and surrounding areas

• Mileage reimbursed –
  reliable personal transportation required

• Work in clinics/partner practices (
  as required 3-5 days)

• Full-Time, Monday–Friday schedule

• Daily start time between 7:00–8:00 AM

• Must provide flexibility as needed to meet patient and clinic needs

• When working from home - must include a quiet, private space with high-speed internet

• 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

• 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

• Prior experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred

• 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

• 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

• Make a direct impact on the lives of patients with complex chronic conditions

• Be part of a mission-driven, collaborative care team

• Flexible hybrid schedule with opportunity for professional growth

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements.

Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Wage Range for the role is $21.50-$27.50 per hour. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt:
New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt:
New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau,…