The Lead Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical and operational functions supporting the Wound Care Programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of Medical Assistants and QA staff, ensuring efficient workflows and timely patient follow-up.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Burbank, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Website
https://westcoastwound.com/
Description
The Lead Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical and operational functions supporting the Wound Care Programs. This role provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the team while ensuring compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards. The Lead Patient Care Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between program staff and clinical leadership, functioning as both a frontline supervisor to maintain high standards of patient care, workflow efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of Medical Assistants and QA staff, ensuring efficient workflows and timely patient follow-up
Coordinate staffing schedules and ensure adequate program coverage
Train, mentor, and support staff; assist with onboarding and performance evaluations
Serve as the primary escalation point for workflow issues, patient concerns, and staff questions
Lead team huddles and support quality improvement initiatives
Supervise QA processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and KPI alignment
Review and maintain clinical documentation, including treatment logs, prior authorizations, and ICD-10 coding
Monitor QA trackers, reports, and data for accuracy and compliance
Analyze workflows and data trends to identify issues and implement improvements
Prepare and present regular QA and operational reports to leadership
Communicate effectively with patients, providers, leadership, and external partners
Manage outsourced staff coordination, including payroll validation and coverage planning
Escalate clinical or operational concerns and communicate supply or resource needs proactively
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Associate degree in Medical Assisting, Healthcare Administration, LVN, EMT/dispatcher or related field preferred
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) or LVN preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in wound care, specialty clinics, home health, or outpatient settings
Experience supervising or working with outsourced or remote teams
Strong understanding of QA processes, KPIs, and clinical documentation standards
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and customer service skills with a patient-centered approach
Experience & Background
Minimum 1-2 years of clinical medical assisting or relevant healthcare experience
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in QA, clinical operations, or administrative healthcare role
Prior leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred
Experience in one or more of the following role types strongly preferred:
Healthcare Administration or Care Coordination
Home Health or Field Scheduling
Medical Assistant (clinical or administrative)
Entry-level Healthcare QA or Data Support
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint