Healthcare Coordinator Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

A Healthcare Coordinator, also known as a Health Services Manager, plays a pivotal role in health care administration. Their duties span across various domains such as overseeing the delivery of healthcare services, managing hospital budgets and finances, ensuring adherence to healthcare laws and regulations, and improving the efficiency and quality of healthcare services. They act as a bridge between the healthcare staff and the patients, and are responsible for coordinating all aspects of health services, which include patient admissions, patient care, and even post-treatment follow-ups.

For this role, having excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are crucial. In addition, possessing in-depth knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and technology is indispensable. Most employers prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree in health administration, although a master's degree is often highly appreciated. Certifications like Certified Medical Manager (CMM) or Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) can further enhance their prospects. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Coordinator, an individual might have roles such as a Medical Records Technician, Health Information Technician, or a Clinical Manager.

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Clinical Coordinator

  • Satellite Holdings, LLC
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned. GROWTH * Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize...

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Assisted Living Coordinator

  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

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Patient Experience Coordinator - Full Time

  • Universal Health Services
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Come join our team and love what you do! We are currently hiring a full time Patient Experience Coordinator for Fremont Hospital! The Patient Experience Coordinator is an...

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Practice Coordinator

  • Randstad
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Coordinate, secure, and log insurance authorizations across commercial, Medi-Cal, and CCS payers....

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Temp Medical Management Personal Care Coordinator

  • Santaclara Family Health Plan
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

(R) Minimum three years of relevant experience in a healthcare or community setting providing care coordination of health and/or social services....

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LVN, Health Care Coordinator

  • Marbella San Jose
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Integral Senior Living (ISL) proudly manages care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas serving thousands of...

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Patient Care Coordinator III - Timely Discharge Program

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 6 days ago

Insurance Authorizations: Schedule peer-to-peer insurance authorizations for clinic visits, procedures/testing, and initiate and submit electronic prior authorizations for medications....

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Credentialing Coordinator/provider Enrollment

  • TEKsystems
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

enrollment, credentialing, or healthcare administration....

Remote

Admissions Coordinator

  • Generations Healthcare
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Admissions Coordinator Admissions & Marketing San Jose, CA Description Position at Vista Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Vista Manor, San Jose Admissions Coordinator $22- $25/hour...

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Operations Coordinator, Healthcare PWAC [Remote Eligible]

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA (1 mile from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (1 mile from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Operations Coordinator, Healthcare PWAC [Remote Eligible] Stanford University - 4.2 Stanford, CA Job Details Part-time $23.52 - $45.56 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Customer service Slack...

Hybrid Part Time

Hospital Operations Manager

  • GoodVets
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Who We Are: GoodVets is a nationwide network of modern animal hospitals, co-owned with local veterinarians who are passionate about delivering gold-standard care. We sit at the intersection of...

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Patient Care Coordinator I - Ambulatory Care Float Pool - Relief

  • Stanford, CA (1 mile from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (1 mile from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Demonstrated familiarity, knowledge and understanding of home health, practice care coordination, clinical care skills....

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Senior Specialist, Clinical Supply Chain

  • Revolution Medicines, Inc.
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company's R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors...

Hybrid

Patient Intake Coordinator

  • ClearChoice
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers as a Patient Intake Coordinator Ready to make a real impact every day? Join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, a national leader transforming lives through...

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Clinical Services Manager I Nursing for Perioperative Services (Open and Promotional)

  • County of San Mateo
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 24 days ago

San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a professional, goal-oriented Clinical Services Manager I to lead and oversee Perioperative Services, including the Operating Room (OR), Pre/Post-Anesthesia...

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Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

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Salary for Healthcare Coordinator Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Coordinators in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.8%
Master's Degree
23.4%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
10.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Coordinators in Palo Alto, CA
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%


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