COORDINATOR, POPULATION HEALTH in Greensburg, Indiana at Decatur County Memorial Hospital

Executive Director, Practice Operations

Occasional local travel is required between hospital departments, physician practices, clinic locations, affiliated facilities, and community sites. Travel may also be required for meetings, training programs, professional development activities, and organizational events. Travel to patient homes may be necessary to support care coordination, remote patient monitoring, or other population health program needs.

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This position is generally scheduled to work standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Occasional flexibility may be required to meet patient, operational, training, or organizational needs.

Exempt (salaried)

The Population Health Coordinator supports population health initiatives by coordinating care delivery, patient engagement, and data-driven interventions across targeted patient populations. The role focuses on identifying high-risk patients, facilitating enrollment into chronic care management and remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs, and ensuring timely follow-up through care coordination, education, and outreach. Responsibilities include monitoring patient outcomes, addressing care gaps, supporting transitions of care, and collaborating with providers, pharmacists, and community resources to improve quality and reduce avoidable utilization. The Population Health Coordinator must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, care management, and effective communication skills, making this a clinical/operational position that strengthens care coordination and advances proactive, value-based population health strategies. The Population Health Coordinator will also be responsible for educating, training, and mentoring team members on the effective use of remote patient monitoring devices, related technology, and software platforms to support consistent workflows and successful program implementation.

This Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Associate degree in nursing (ASN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), graduation from an accredited paramedic program, or an associate or bachelor's degree in a clinical discipline, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred.

A combination of relevant education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered in lieu of the preferred degree requirements.

Two to four years of experience in population health, care coordination, chronic disease management, remote patient monitoring, or a related healthcare setting preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and other standard computer applications, with the ability to learn and effectively use software systems required for assigned responsibilities.

Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain certifications, licensure, or credentials required or preferred for the position, including, but not limited to, Community Health Worker (CHW) certification.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, providers, community partners, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of health literacy.

Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Ability to adapt to changing technologies, workflows, patient needs, and organizational priorities.

Commitment to patient-centered care, chronic disease management, preventive health strategies, and improved population health outcomes.