Participant Care Coordinator

San Diego’s St.

Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community.

The healthcare teams at St.

Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. 

Job Summary: The Participant Care Coordinator (PCC) plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of comprehensive care under the direction of the Participant Care Coordinator Supervisor and Care Coordination Manager.

The PCC is responsible for gathering essential information from participants, as directed by healthcare providers and supervisors, to facilitate referral services.

This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and schedule participant appointments, including external consultations, inpatient and outpatient procedures, residential programs, and diagnostic studies.

The PCC ensures that all necessary information is provided to external service providers and promptly communicates appointment details to participants, including arranging transportation when required.

Key Responsibilities:


* Obtain participant information for referral services as directed by providers and supervisors.


* Facilitate and coordinate participant appointments, including external consultations, diagnostic studies, and other similar duties as assigned.


* Ensures that all appointment details are accurately documented in the participant's chart within the PACE Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system


* Communicate with referred service providers to ensure they have all pertinent participant information.


* Notify participants of upcoming appointments and coordinate transportation services, as necessary.


* Act as a liaison between participants, healthcare teams, and external service providers to ensure a seamless care experience.


* Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss participant care planning and service coordination.

Qualifications and Requirements:


* Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (required).


* Experience: Minimum of two years of scheduling and administrative support experience.

Skills and Knowledge:


* Thorough understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.


* Proficiency in computer systems, word processing, and office equipment.


* Strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.


* Ability to manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.


* Skilled in transcribing dictation and performing complex clerical tasks.


* Capable of identifying and resolving problems efficiently.


* Ability to establish priorities an...