Care Coordinator

Minimum of two years of healthcare experience, preferably including work with supportive social service agencies and community resources.

Knowledge of care coordination, case management principles, chronic disease management, and patient-centered care practices.

Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, providers, and community partners.

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR), computer applications, and other healthcare-related software systems.

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.

Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team; supervisory or management experience is preferred.

Physical Requirement: Ability to walk, stand, sit for extended periods, stoop, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

ENVIRONMENT The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The Care Coordinator works within a collaborative healthcare environment. This role primarily performs work indoors and requires interaction with patients, families, providers, and community partners throughout the day. Work schedules may vary based on operational needs, patient volume, and care coordination demands.

Job Hazards: Exposure to communicable illnesses, emotionally challenging patient situations, and occasional workplace stress associated with managing complex patient needs and meeting care coordination deadlines.