Intake Coordinator
You're the warm, organized presence that keeps the health center running. You'll greet patients in person and for telehealth appointments, manage check-in and check-out, collect co-pays, verify insurance, and ensure every form, record, and piece of documentation is accurate, complete, and filed correctly. You'll also schedule follow-up appointments and keep patient records — demographic information, test results, and clinical data — current and complete in the EHR.
Conduct Screenings & Assessments
Using standardized tools and protocols, you'll administer a broad range of clinical screenings: depression (PHQ-2/PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), substance use (AUDIT), tobacco cessation, advance directives, social needs (PRAPARE), and federal GPRA measures, among others. You'll document results accurately in the electronic health record and escalate HIGH RISK findings promptly to the appropriate provider or care team member. Your attention to detail here has a direct impact on patient safety.
Educate & Connect Patients to Resources
You'll distribute pre-approved patient education materials, coordinate referrals for identified social needs, and support patients who have questions about their appointments, services, or paperwork — helping them navigate their care with confidence.
Collaborate & Grow
You'll work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators as part of a multidisciplinary team. You'll uphold HIPAA standards and patient confidentiality, and stay current through ongoing training in healthcare policy, clinical best practices, and technology.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare or customer service setting
- Hands-on experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Comfort managing multiple tasks in a high-volume environment
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA regulations, and basic health insurance processes
- Strong interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Cultural humility and the ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Patient-centered mindset and a collaborative, positive attitude
- Associate's degree in health administration, medical assisting, or a related field
- Bilingual in Spanish (strongly preferred)
- Prior experience in a community health or FQHC setting
- Familiarity with social determinants of health and local community resources
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI) with heavy subsidization
- Supplemental vision insurance
- Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance & long-term disability
- Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Center-paid training/CEUs opportunities
- Employee assistance program