CARES Program Coordinator

Company: Salud Family Health
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Job Description The CARES Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the care of Salud patients enrolled in the Ryan White program. The aim is to coordinate their HIV care in a primary care setting, taking a holistic approach to their care, including case management, dental, behavioral health, and substance abuse, and coordinating resources as identified. We offer: Starting pay range - $22.35 to $25.70 per hour 5-day work week – Mon to Fri – 8 am to 5 pm Comprehensive Benefits Package includes: Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels) Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network) Low deductibles and co-insurance Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies Dental PPO plan Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities Vision Generous vacation accrual 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible. 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings. Flexible Spending Accounts Basic Life and AD&D Supplemental Life and AD&D Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve The CARES Program Coordinator will work closely with Salud patients, Salud clinics, local community hospitals, community members, and partnering agencies. The CARES Program Coordinator will work in a team-based approach, interacting with various staff members across departments, as well as supporting patients and their families to facilitate self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. The CARES Program Coordinator will adhere to the spirit of the SALUD mission statement while performing assigned duties. Supervision Received: Center Director Specific Duties: Responsible for clinic flow and coordination of patient care of the HIV clinic, including linkage with external partners Grants management for the Ryan White CDPHE Grant, including monthly reporting, program invoicing, budget development, and data analysis Plans and performs community outreach to increase awareness of the program, health promotion within Salud and the community, and health communication Acts as liaison between the patient, provider, and HIV specialists. Works closely with Salud providers, external partners, and NCHN (Northern Colorado Health Network) Provides direct support for patient care providers in the performance of routine and acute clinical functions pertinent to efficient, ambulatory patient care Provides and prepares all paperwork necessary for appointments, including but not limited to labs, reports from other agencies, refills on medications, scheduling appointments for medical needs, performing the necessary intake functions for arriving patients, assisting with questions, directing telephone calls, and other patient service duties Assists providers in educating patients regarding medications (with an emphasis on HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment), medication follow-up, lab results follow­ up, HIV/ AIDS disease process, and other education and follow-up as directed by the provider Follows state contract by performing all tasks required, including, but not limited to, monthly/quarterly/yearly reports (internal and external); Quality Improvement Indicators; Meetings, etc. Participates in the Quality Committee meetings and establishes, implements, and monitors a Quality Plan (yearly) Assists in clinical duties as part of supporting Salud clinicians. These functions include phone, face-to-face contact, and assisting with the prompting of important health screenings Assists in risk stratification of high-risk Salud patients, with an emphasis on patients enrolled in the Ryan White program Assists in assessing patients' medical, dental, behavioral, and social needs Develops a comprehensive care program for patients, with referrals to internal and external resources Provides care management, follow-up, and support services to high-risk Salud patients, with an emphasis on Ryan White patients Assist patients with applying for and accessing assistance programs Provides ongoing individualized support to patients in the program Willing and able to perform other duties as assigned to assure safe, high-quality, and efficient clinical services for our patients and excellent team customer service Qualifications Education: B.A. / B.S. required Experience: Program coordinator experience preferred, working with patients in a clinic setting preferred Licensure: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Possess sensitivity toward the needs of others Bilingual in Spanish, highly preferred Must be self-motivated, proactive, and an independent worker Must work well with the patient care team Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities Self-starter, able to work independently and flourish without extensive supervision Demonstrate the ability to multitask Detail-oriented, able to coordinate and prioritize multiple responsibilities Excellent organizational, data management, and documentation skills Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including primary care providers, dental providers, medical support staff, behavioral health providers, and other healthcare professionals Knowledge of community resources and application process Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate strong team leadership skills Proficiency with computers: able to achieve competence in the current eClinicalWorks (eCW) patient management system, UltiPro; demonstrate competency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint The application window is anticipated to close by 2/28/26 Additional Information Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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