Care Navigator Jobs in Arizona
Care Navigator jobs in Arizona concentrate heavily in managed care, Medicaid-funded health systems, and community health settings, with demand ranging from entry-level coordinators to senior population health specialists. Phoenix and Tucson account for the largest share of openings, with Chandler growing as a hub, driven by employers such as Banner Health, Centene (through its Arizona subsidiary Health Net), and United Healthcare's Optum division. The most in-demand specialties are behavioral health navigation, complex care coordination for dual-eligible members, and social determinants of health outreach. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name:
C/P-NC Hemonc-ClinicWork Shift:
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Clinical CareNurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.
Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf and original Southwest-inspired dining.
Primary location is Banner University Medical Center Tucson. The Navigator will collaborate closely with the University of Arizona Cancer Center which is a comprehensive cancer center providing medical oncology, surgical oncology, nutrition, social work, genetic counseling, integrative medicine, HCTT transplant, psychiatry, pain management, palliative care, infusion, clinical trials, clinical pharmacists and more. A one-stop for our patient’s needs. Radiation Oncology is conveniently located next door in building 2. We have a second cancer center location at 1891 W. Orange Grove Rd. Includes a great cafe and coffee shop on site and gift shop. (3838 N Campbell Ave, Bldg 1).
Transition of Care ONN will focus on coordination of care after hospitalization for patients with a cancer diagnosis or incidental finding requiring coordinated follow up and collaboration with the University of Arizona Teams. Collaboration often aligns with the Oncology Nurse Navigators (ONNs) in our outpatient Cancer Clinic who complete barrier assessments, provide education, symptom management, early navigation, patient education and support. ONNs collaborate with all members of the team to facilitate patient care, navigating the patient to achieve optimal outcomes. Preferred experience should include oncology, navigation, case management, or a clinic-based setting.
This is a full-time position scheduled Monday – Friday with some flexibility in start and end times between 7:00am to 5:30pm. No weekends or on-call required.
Location: Your primary location will be at BUMC Tucson (3838 N Campbell Ave).
The RN will be required to travel to our other locations at 1891 W. Orange Grove Rd and University of Arizona Cancer Center - 3838 N Campbell Ave.
University Medical Center Tucson PBCs Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting ground breaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision-making; collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience. This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs.
2. Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes. Serves as a liaison for referring physicians and assists with scheduling initial tests and consultations.
3. Assists the patient/family through diagnostic services, treatment and care. Coordinates disease care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and providers.
4. Ensures that the patient and family understand the diagnostic processes, care strategy and recommended actions, and are provided with appropriate information in coordination with physician and health care providers. Responds to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources.
5. Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Establishes and implements a plan of care to achieve treatment goals. Collaborates with patient and family when setting goal; initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
6. Supports the patient and family during difficult decision-making periods. Assist in coordination of end of life care for patient and family and provides emotional support.
7. Supports process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Participates in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.
8. Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
9. This position works independently, with freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. This position confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. This position is facility-based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers include all levels of staff, including physicians. External customers include patients, families, employees of other healthcare institutions, physician offices, referring physicians, community providers and agencies, payers, provider networks, and regulatory agencies. This position requires making decisions related to patient care coordination throughout various facilities and with various specialty practices. Decision making required for treatment and standardization of care of patients. This position requires complex problem solving related to plan of care for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
Requires a current RN license in the state of practice. BLS certification required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience. Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledge regarding specialty care services, as well as care coordination of services, legal and financial aspects of diagnostic services and health services in specialty area. Requires effective communication and writing skills, good time management skills and knowledge of word processing and database software applications. Requires the ability to teach both clinical and non-clinical personnel regarding care and diagnostics services. Also requires a good understanding of process improvement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current certification in specialty area preferred. Prior Case Management experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Primary City/State:
Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name:
C/P-NC Hemonc-ClinicWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
Clinical CareNurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.
Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf and original Southwest-inspired dining.
Primary location is Banner University Medical Center Tucson. The Navigator will collaborate closely with the University of Arizona Cancer Center which is a comprehensive cancer center providing medical oncology, surgical oncology, nutrition, social work, genetic counseling, integrative medicine, HCTT transplant, psychiatry, pain management, palliative care, infusion, clinical trials, clinical pharmacists and more. A one-stop for our patient’s needs. Radiation Oncology is conveniently located next door in building 2. We have a second cancer center location at 1891 W. Orange Grove Rd. Includes a great cafe and coffee shop on site and gift shop. (3838 N Campbell Ave, Bldg 1).
Transition of Care ONN will focus on coordination of care after hospitalization for patients with a cancer diagnosis or incidental finding requiring coordinated follow up and collaboration with the University of Arizona Teams. Collaboration often aligns with the Oncology Nurse Navigators (ONNs) in our outpatient Cancer Clinic who complete barrier assessments, provide education, symptom management, early navigation, patient education and support. ONNs collaborate with all members of the team to facilitate patient care, navigating the patient to achieve optimal outcomes. Preferred experience should include oncology, navigation, case management, or a clinic-based setting.
This is a full-time position scheduled Monday – Friday with some flexibility in start and end times between 7:00am to 5:30pm. No weekends or on-call required.
Location: Your primary location will be at BUMC Tucson (3838 N Campbell Ave).
The RN will be required to travel to our other locations at 1891 W. Orange Grove Rd and University of Arizona Cancer Center - 3838 N Campbell Ave.
University Medical Center Tucson PBCs Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting ground breaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision-making; collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience. This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs.
2. Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes. Serves as a liaison for referring physicians and assists with scheduling initial tests and consultations.
3. Assists the patient/family through diagnostic services, treatment and care. Coordinates disease care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and providers.
4. Ensures that the patient and family understand the diagnostic processes, care strategy and recommended actions, and are provided with appropriate information in coordination with physician and health care providers. Responds to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources.
5. Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Establishes and implements a plan of care to achieve treatment goals. Collaborates with patient and family when setting goal; initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
6. Supports the patient and family during difficult decision-making periods. Assist in coordination of end of life care for patient and family and provides emotional support.
7. Supports process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Participates in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.
8. Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
9. This position works independently, with freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. This position confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. This position is facility-based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers include all levels of staff, including physicians. External customers include patients, families, employees of other healthcare institutions, physician offices, referring physicians, community providers and agencies, payers, provider networks, and regulatory agencies. This position requires making decisions related to patient care coordination throughout various facilities and with various specialty practices. Decision making required for treatment and standardization of care of patients. This position requires complex problem solving related to plan of care for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
Requires a current RN license in the state of practice. BLS certification required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience. Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledge regarding specialty care services, as well as care coordination of services, legal and financial aspects of diagnostic services and health services in specialty area. Requires effective communication and writing skills, good time management skills and knowledge of word processing and database software applications. Requires the ability to teach both clinical and non-clinical personnel regarding care and diagnostics services. Also requires a good understanding of process improvement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current certification in specialty area preferred. Prior Case Management experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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The qualifications that appear most often in care navigator jobs across Arizona.
- Active or reciprocal Arizona license in social work, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Experience coordinating care for Medicaid or Medicare managed care populations
- Proficiency with electronic health records and care management platforms such as Epic
- Demonstrated ability to conduct patient needs assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Strong knowledge of Arizona community resources, social services, and behavioral health networks
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills preferred for patient-facing roles in Arizona
Care Navigator Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a care navigator in Arizona?
Most Arizona employers require a bachelor's degree in social work, healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field, and many require or strongly prefer a license such as an LMSW or LCSW issued through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, or an RN license through the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Some organizations accept a community health worker certification through the Arizona Community Health Workers Association in place of a clinical license for non-clinical navigator roles.
Which companies hire care navigators in Arizona?
Companies currently hiring care navigators in Arizona include ArchWell Health, Banner Health, and Envita Medical Centers, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's large managed care and integrated health systems are consistently the most active source of postings in the state.
Which Arizona cities have the most care navigator jobs?
Tucson, Show Low, and Sun City have the most care navigator openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to the concentration of large health plan offices, hospital systems, and Medicaid managed care contractors headquartered there, while Tucson's openings are driven by University of Arizona Health Network and Pima County community health programs, and smaller cities like Chandler reflect suburban growth and regional clinic expansion.
Are there remote care navigator jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, since care navigation focuses on coordination, documentation, and member outreach rather than hands-on patient care. About 50% of care navigator openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to phone and video-based workflows. Telephonic care management and utilization review positions are the most consistently remote.
How can I get hired as a care navigator in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a care coordinator or patient services representative at a Federally Qualified Health Center or a county-level behavioral health agency, both of which hire candidates without direct navigation experience. Banner Health and Dignity Health run structured new-graduate programs in Arizona for social work and nursing graduates, and earning a community health worker certification through the Arizona Community Health Workers Association is a concrete credential that differentiates entry-level candidates applying to Medicaid plan roles at Centene or Molina Healthcare of Arizona.
Where can I find and apply to care navigator jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to care navigator jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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