Job Description

Health Care Coordinator

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $31.54 - $38.95 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Ashlee Adams | ashleeadams@utah.gov | 385-538-4235
Application Deadline – 8/23/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

Are you a Registered Nurse with experience working with children and youth? Do you want to collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure Utah's youth are receiving the care they need? The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking to hire a passionate individual to fill their role of Health Care Coordinator.

• Assessing and evaluating a patient's clinical problems and health care needs
• Providing care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness
• Providing clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations
• Maintaining and updating patient charts, records, and information
• Providing consultation and/or expert advice or testimony
• Collaborating with various stakeholders, such as DCFS, Medicaid, and medical professionals to ensure the client's
  healthcare needs are met

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for
  remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for
  any reason.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse
• At least 2 years of experience working in a healthcare related program.
• Experience working with children and youth.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Experience assessing a patient's clinical problems and healthcare needs
• Experience maintaining and updating patient charts, records, and information
• Experience providing clients with information regarding options, benefits, services, goals, and expectations.

About the Role

Location –
10008 S Creek Run Way
Sandy, Utah, 84070
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
The Fostering Health Children Program's (FHCP) mission is to facilitate and advocate for excellence in medical, dental,
mental health, and overall wellbeing for children in Utah’s foster care system. This program is designed to assist the
Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in meeting the health care needs of Utah's children that are placed in foster
care. Click HERE to learn more about FHCP.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.