Care Navigator Jobs in Utah
Care Navigator jobs in Utah are open across Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Roosevelt and other Utah metros, with employers like University of Utah, Avalon Health Care, and Fresenius Medical Care hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position serves as the primary contact and care coordinator for complex patients through an extended course of treatment. Responsibilities include managing the coordination of care, such as scheduling multi-specialty appointments, advanced imaging, and diagnostic testing. The role involves continuous interaction with patients throughout their treatment journey, anticipating, recognizing, and solving issues, acting as a liaison between patients and the healthcare system, responding to patient inquiries, and facilitating the resources necessary for optimal patient care. This role requires close collaboration with multiple healthcare disciplines across the institution and with other organizations at a high level to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. The coordinator receives minimal guidance and often exercises independent judgment in handling intricate patient scheduling needs.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Coordinates patient care across different providers, specialties, and care settings. Focuses on chronic and high-acuity cases to ensure integrated, continuous treatment.
- Serves as the primary liaison between patients, internal and external physicians and clinical teams, assessing patient needs, triaging calls, and providing detailed clinical and procedural information.
- Manages surgery scheduling, including placing case requests, securing OR times, coordinating with reps for specialized supplies, and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Oversees referral work queues, manages and expedites referrals, and ensures the accurate and timely completion of prior authorizations for tests, imaging, and procedures.
- Collaborates with external providers to obtain medical records, images, and labs for new and return patients.
- Maintains clinic reports, manages waitlists, reconciles visits, and updates all patient-facing documentation.
- Educates patients on procedural expectations, clinic resources, and financial requirements through MyChart messages and other communication channels.
- Manages Epic work queues for advanced level scheduling, addresses non-medical MyChart inquiries, and oversees all e-faxes and outreach workflows.
- Scrubs clinic schedules to confirm procedural accuracy and verify receipt of all necessary records and imaging.
- May be required to support and coordinate patient needs with internal and external programs.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of Epic system scheduling and referrals and template development, and management.
- In-depth understanding of insurance benefits, authorizations, and appeals processes.
- Proficient with surgical case coordination and multidisciplinary care.
- Proficient in all Microsoft suite products. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Etc.)
- Strong coordination and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and liaison skills.
- Ability to handle complex scheduling and patient support tasks.
- Ability to provide detailed instructions and support to patients and clinical team members.
- Ability to coordinate between specialties for complex cases.
- Ability to facilitate effective communication between patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s degree or two years’ healthcare coordinator experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare coordination or an administrative role.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84161
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule TBD
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH CST 60C NEW PATIENT COORD
Category Customer Service
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position serves as the primary contact and care coordinator for complex patients through an extended course of treatment. Responsibilities include managing the coordination of care, such as scheduling multi-specialty appointments, advanced imaging, and diagnostic testing. The role involves continuous interaction with patients throughout their treatment journey, anticipating, recognizing, and solving issues, acting as a liaison between patients and the healthcare system, responding to patient inquiries, and facilitating the resources necessary for optimal patient care. This role requires close collaboration with multiple healthcare disciplines across the institution and with other organizations at a high level to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. The coordinator receives minimal guidance and often exercises independent judgment in handling intricate patient scheduling needs.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Coordinates patient care across different providers, specialties, and care settings. Focuses on chronic and high-acuity cases to ensure integrated, continuous treatment.
- Serves as the primary liaison between patients, internal and external physicians and clinical teams, assessing patient needs, triaging calls, and providing detailed clinical and procedural information.
- Manages surgery scheduling, including placing case requests, securing OR times, coordinating with reps for specialized supplies, and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Oversees referral work queues, manages and expedites referrals, and ensures the accurate and timely completion of prior authorizations for tests, imaging, and procedures.
- Collaborates with external providers to obtain medical records, images, and labs for new and return patients.
- Maintains clinic reports, manages waitlists, reconciles visits, and updates all patient-facing documentation.
- Educates patients on procedural expectations, clinic resources, and financial requirements through MyChart messages and other communication channels.
- Manages Epic work queues for advanced level scheduling, addresses non-medical MyChart inquiries, and oversees all e-faxes and outreach workflows.
- Scrubs clinic schedules to confirm procedural accuracy and verify receipt of all necessary records and imaging.
- May be required to support and coordinate patient needs with internal and external programs.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of Epic system scheduling and referrals and template development, and management.
- In-depth understanding of insurance benefits, authorizations, and appeals processes.
- Proficient with surgical case coordination and multidisciplinary care.
- Proficient in all Microsoft suite products. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Etc.)
- Strong coordination and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and liaison skills.
- Ability to handle complex scheduling and patient support tasks.
- Ability to provide detailed instructions and support to patients and clinical team members.
- Ability to coordinate between specialties for complex cases.
- Ability to facilitate effective communication between patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s degree or two years’ healthcare coordinator experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare coordination or an administrative role.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84161
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule TBD
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH CST 60C NEW PATIENT COORD
Category Customer Service
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
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- University of Utah53
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- Insurance2
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What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in care navigator jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, public health, or a related field
- Experience with care coordination, case management, or community health outreach
- Familiarity with electronic health records such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Certified Health Worker (CHW) credential preferred or required
- Strong knowledge of local community resources, social determinants of health, and referral processes
- Bilingual proficiency, particularly Spanish, preferred for roles serving diverse patient populations
Care Navigator Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How many care navigator jobs are there in Utah?
There are 137+ care navigator openings in Utah on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Roosevelt. New positions post regularly as employers across Utah hire.
Which Utah cities have the most care navigator jobs?
Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Roosevelt have the most care navigator openings in Utah right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire care navigators in Utah?
Employers hiring care navigators in Utah include University of Utah, Avalon Health Care, and Fresenius Medical Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote care navigator jobs in Utah?
Yes. About 8% of care navigator openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Utah metros.
How do I apply for care navigator jobs in Utah?
You can apply to care navigator jobs in Utah directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Utah location, then apply to each one that fits.
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