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Community Benefit Report Coordinator
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 26.76-39.81 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Coordinator of Community Benefit Reporting is responsible for maintaining the Social Accountability CBISA tracking process for Mercy and Memorial Hospitals: input community benefit information into the Lyons software, create reports for the Dignity Health Corporate Office and work with Human Resources and Finance Department to educate employees on Social Accountability reporting. This individual helps develop the annual Community Benefit Plan, coordinating the Community Needs Assessment process, and the Dignity Health Community Grant program. The Coordinator also supports develops updates and maintains a health resource database for clients of the Community Wellness Program and Learning and Outreach Centers. This person report directly to the Regional Director of the Department of Special Needs and Community Outreach.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 years of administrative experience with demonstrated excellent analytic skills
- Bachelors Degree
- BLS CPR Certification Required (Must be through the American Heart Association)
- Experience in database software, word processing
- Valid State Driver License and Auto insurance
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.
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Frequently asked questions
Bakersfield's growing healthcare infrastructure and community programs create steady demand for professionals skilled in social accountability and data reporting. The region's focus on public health initiatives and nonprofit outreach amplifies opportunities for coordinators familiar with community benefit tracking and local health resources.
Holding a BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association, as required for this role, significantly enhances employability in Kern County. Employers prioritize candidates with recognized certifications that demonstrate readiness to support healthcare-related community programs and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Applicants must excel in administrative organization, data analytics, and community engagement. Proficiency in database software and report generation, coupled with strong communication skills to collaborate with HR and finance departments, is vital to effectively manage social accountability and community grant programs.
Yes, individuals can progress into roles like Community Impact Manager or Regional Outreach Director by deepening expertise in program development and expanding leadership in community health initiatives, especially within integrated health systems emphasizing social accountability.
This position uniquely combines data input into specialized software, coordinating community needs assessments, and developing annual benefit plans, alongside maintaining health resource databases—tasks that demand analytical precision and cross-departmental cooperation unlike broader community outreach roles.
Catholic Health Initiatives provides a rich environment grounded in over a century of community care, integrating spiritual mission with healthcare outreach. Employees benefit from collaborative projects that shape regional health strategies and access to extensive wellness program resources.
The role at Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a holistic approach to social accountability, supported by a heritage of compassionate care. Coordinators engage closely with multiple hospital facilities and corporate offices, fostering a multifaceted understanding of community health needs within a faith-based system.
Salaries typically range from $55,000 to $70,000 annually in Bakersfield, depending on experience and certifications. This reflects the regional market for healthcare program coordinators skilled in community benefit reporting and outreach, balanced against local cost-of-living factors.
When preparing the annual community benefit report, the coordinator coordinates with finance to verify budget allocations for grant programs and works with HR to train staff on social accountability metrics. This cross-functional teamwork ensures accurate reporting and compliance with organizational goals.