Coordinator, Access to Care - Grant

Family Health Centers of San Diego
$100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
United States, California, San Diego
Feb 17, 2026
For more than55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego's (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women's care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. Job Summary Under supervision of the Manager, Health Enrollment the Coordinator of Access to Care - GRANT position facilitates the day-to-day activities of FHCSD's health insurance screening and application services. Job Description Job Roles Coordinates communications across departments, notifying and advising other departments and supervisors. Coordinates community events and coverage. Conducts health insurance education at appropriate clinic and community sites. Attends relevant Health Coverage trainings and local coordination meetings. Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the department, including staff scheduling, training for new staff, supporting team to meet grant goals, overseeing daily work, and ensuring staff productivity goals are met. Documents contacts; maintains files; and submits program statistics as needed. Implements and maintains an enrollment verification system to document outcomes.- Provides health insurance eligibility determination and application assistance as assigned clinic and community sites. Provides monthly reports on engagement and application assistance activities. Performs other duties as assigned Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations High School Diploma or GED Equivalency required. Some college coursework preferred. Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver's license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver's license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy. Experience/Specialized skills (including Language) 1 year experience coordinating groups or projects required. 2 years of supervisory or lead experience preferred. 3 years of experience in a community-based health or social service agency organization preferred. Ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment. Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently. Basic knowledge of Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and private insurance. Basic knowledge of medical terminology. Bilingual in English/Spanish required; speaking, reading and writing skills in both languages. Written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language. Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity. Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups. Basic knowledge of Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and private insurance. Knowledge of the community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners. Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., Microsoft Excel and Word). We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: 21.00 - 28.1025 Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.