Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) - Full Time with Saturdays (6AM - 3 PM)

About Clarity Pediatrics

Clarity Pediatrics is reimagining pediatric chronic care, starting with ADHD. After successfully launching our virtual clinic for ADHD and anxiety, we are expanding our pediatric care platform to address other common chronic conditions, currently focusing on Obesity and Overweight management. Our clinical model is tech-enabled, backed by evidence-based science, and designed to deliver health outcomes that transform a child's trajectory.

Our co-founders and leadership team bring deep domain expertise in healthcare. Our CEO, Christina LaMontagne, has led two startups and earned her MBA at Harvard Business School. Our Chief Medical Officer, Alesandro Larrazabal, MD, trained at UCSF and Stanford, previously served as a Medical Director building specialty care services at Kaiser Permanente, and worked at IDEO.

Position Summary

The Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) is an integral member of Clarity Pediatrics' interdisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, and therapists. Under clinical leadership direction, the Nurse Care Coordinator ensures seamless care delivery for children with chronic conditions by coordinating clinical appointments, providing patient and family education, managing medication authorizations, and serving as a primary point of contact between families, providers, and pharmacies. This is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities

Care Coordination & Scheduling

• Coordinate, schedule, and reschedule clinical appointments across the care team.
• Manage referrals to specialists and external clinical services.
• Proactively follow up with families to reduce gaps in care and no-show rates.
• Support care transitions and continuity across the interdisciplinary team.

Communication

• Provide clinical updates to referring physicians.
• Coordinate lab work and documentation requirements for treatment planning with referring providers.
• Support providers for patients requiring escalation of care.

Patient & Family Education

• Provide evidence-based education to families regarding chronic condition management.
• Explain medication regimens, treatment plans, and care goals in accessible language.
• Respond to patient and family inquiries via messaging and phone in a timely manner.
• Support health literacy and empower families to engage actively in their child's care.

Medication Management & Pharmacy Coordination

• Initiate and manage medication prior authorization requests with insurance payers.
• Communicate with pharmacies to resolve dispensing issues and coordinate refills.
• Track authorization status and escalate delays to the appropriate clinical team member.
• Maintain accurate medication records and document all pharmacy communications.

Documentation & Team Collaboration

• Document clinical interactions accurately and in a timely manner across multiple EHR and care management platforms.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, team huddles, and quality improvement meetings.
• Report patient progress and care gaps to clinical supervisors.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensure: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Nursing accepted).
• Tech-Savvy: Demonstrated proficiency with multiple technology platforms and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Communication: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Virtual Environment: Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a remote, virtual environment.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Comfort working with diverse, medically and socially complex pediatric populations.
• Startup Mindset: Excitement about joining a fast-growing startup and iterating on new care models.
• Workspace Requirements: Reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace suitable for remote work.

Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience in pediatric, chronic care, or care coordination settings.
• Familiarity with prior authorization processes and payer requirements.
• Experience working in underserved or urban environments.

Schedule & Logistics

• Full-time contract position (40 hours per week).
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT + Saturday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT (with a 1-hour daily break).
• Fully remote work environment.