Care Coordinator – Nephrology (Non-Clinical)

Care Coordinator – Nephrology (Non-Clinical) – Las Vegas

 

Nevada Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (NKDHC) is one of the largest Nephrology clinics in Nevada. We are experts in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Kidney Transplantation, and in creating and maintaining access to dialysis therapies. Our company is a professional medical association comprising physicians and other essential support staff. We are expanding and seeking Care Coordinators to join our teams in Las Vegas and Henderson.

 

Best-in-Class Benefits:

• NKDHC values our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation of $50,000-$60,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and holidays

 

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

 

As our Care Coordinator/Care Navigator, you will serve in a non-clinical, patient-focused role coordinating care and supporting patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including stages 4 and 5, as well as kidney transplant patients. You will focus on reinforcing education, coordinating care, conducting patient outreach, and navigating complex healthcare systems to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate, and continuous care. You will serve as the primary point of contact for patients, caregivers, nephrology providers, and transplant centers, helping patients understand their care pathway and identifying and addressing non-clinical barriers to care.

 

To be successful, you should have:

• Associate’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, social services, or a related field, or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in care coordination, patient navigation, case management, or a healthcare support role.
• Strong understanding of chronic disease management, preferably in nephrology or transplant services.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple patients and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and care tracking systems.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in nephrology, transplant services, or specialty care practices.
• Care navigation or case management certification (non-clinical).
• Bilingual skills (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with value-based care models and quality metrics in nephrology.

 

Your responsibilities as the Care Coordinator will include:

• Coordinate and navigate care for CKD stage 4–5 and kidney transplant patients, including appointments, referrals, testing, and milestone tracking across nephrology, dialysis, and transplant services.
• Support transplant patients by serving as a liaison with transplant centers, assisting with scheduling and documentation, and monitoring adherence to required follow-ups.
• Reinforce CKD and treatment education using provider-directed, practice-approved materials and assess patient understanding, escalating clinical questions as needed.
• Engage and outreach to patients and caregivers as a primary non-clinical contact, addressing barriers to care and connecting patients with appropriate resources and support services.
• Document and support program operations by maintaining EHR records, patient tracking tools, and contributing to quality improvement and multidisciplinary care activities within a non-clinical scope.

 

Make a difference in healthcare, one patient at a time. Your medical assistant skills can shine at Nevada Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center!

If you’re ready to join a team that values compassion and commitment to patient care, we would love to hear from you! Join our healthcare family and be part of something extraordinary.

 

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.