Entry Level Community Health Navigator Jobs
New grad community health navigator jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to roles where internship work, fieldwork, or a community-focused portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Bozeman Health, Monument Health, and Net Health hiring at this level now.
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JOB PURPOSE: Facilitates breast and cervical cancer screening for uninsured, underinsured, or insured program eligible clients. They are responsible for determining client eligibility, identifying allowable services, and securing medical appointments for new and returning WWHP clients. Patient Navigator duties include monitoring and documenting screening results and case managing abnormal results appropriately.
Job Functions:
- Identify and mitigate screening barriers clients may encounter and assist them in completing their screenings, diagnostics, and initialization of treatment with reminders and education while ensuring Quality Core Indicators are met and/or exceeded.
- Contact clients for new and annual services and follow-up care by phone or mail; maintain an accurate phone/client encounter log.
- Recruit potential new and annual cancer screening participants from priority populations through referrals, mailings, phone, and/or face-to-face contact which may be either in large group and/or one-on-one environments.
- Intake and verify program eligibility of new and returning clients. Verify timely completion and return of enrollment paperwork and assist clients with completing paperwork as needed.
- Identify services for which each client is due and schedule appropriate medical appointments.
- Enter data into client management database and electronic health record.
- Track clients' appointments, screening, and diagnostic outcomes in the appropriate database and follow up with clients as needed.
- Knowledge of clinic physicians, locations, work schedules, and appointment templates. Ensure that medical clinic staff have any client paperwork and information needed for appointments scheduled.
- Disseminate information regarding other services provided by our organization, as well as external agencies; promote staff referrals to social service agencies that may improve quality of life (such as secure medical insurance, nutrition, and shelter).
- Route ineligible clients to other services such as Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, or sliding fee services.
Joint Commission Responsibilities:
- Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- In support of the Mission and Vision of Elk Ridge Community Health, will at all times represent themselves as a professional role model of Elk Ridge Community Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community.
- Supports Elk Ridge Community Health by participating in community events which promote good health, and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of Elk Ridge Community Health and the many services provided to the community.
- Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to Elk Ridge Community Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance Elk Ridge’s image with health agencies, professional associations, and the general public.
- Ensures and supports the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.
- In accordance with policies and procedures ensures that documentation of hours worked is completed accurately, as well as signed-off/approved in a timely manner.
- Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with Elk Ridge Community Health operating systems and/or software programs by adapting to changing requirements and successfully learning and demonstrating new skills in response to software, system, and program improvements or upgrades.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications Details
Education
High School Diploma or GED
6 months Related experience and/or training
BLS
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment
If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.
Preferred Qualifications Experience Details
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, military status, ancestry, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
Elk Ridge Community Health is a Non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards.
JOB PURPOSE: Facilitates breast and cervical cancer screening for uninsured, underinsured, or insured program eligible clients. They are responsible for determining client eligibility, identifying allowable services, and securing medical appointments for new and returning WWHP clients. Patient Navigator duties include monitoring and documenting screening results and case managing abnormal results appropriately.
Job Functions:
- Identify and mitigate screening barriers clients may encounter and assist them in completing their screenings, diagnostics, and initialization of treatment with reminders and education while ensuring Quality Core Indicators are met and/or exceeded.
- Contact clients for new and annual services and follow-up care by phone or mail; maintain an accurate phone/client encounter log.
- Recruit potential new and annual cancer screening participants from priority populations through referrals, mailings, phone, and/or face-to-face contact which may be either in large group and/or one-on-one environments.
- Intake and verify program eligibility of new and returning clients. Verify timely completion and return of enrollment paperwork and assist clients with completing paperwork as needed.
- Identify services for which each client is due and schedule appropriate medical appointments.
- Enter data into client management database and electronic health record.
- Track clients' appointments, screening, and diagnostic outcomes in the appropriate database and follow up with clients as needed.
- Knowledge of clinic physicians, locations, work schedules, and appointment templates. Ensure that medical clinic staff have any client paperwork and information needed for appointments scheduled.
- Disseminate information regarding other services provided by our organization, as well as external agencies; promote staff referrals to social service agencies that may improve quality of life (such as secure medical insurance, nutrition, and shelter).
- Route ineligible clients to other services such as Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, or sliding fee services.
Joint Commission Responsibilities:
- Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- In support of the Mission and Vision of Elk Ridge Community Health, will at all times represent themselves as a professional role model of Elk Ridge Community Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community.
- Supports Elk Ridge Community Health by participating in community events which promote good health, and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of Elk Ridge Community Health and the many services provided to the community.
- Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to Elk Ridge Community Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance Elk Ridge’s image with health agencies, professional associations, and the general public.
- Ensures and supports the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.
- In accordance with policies and procedures ensures that documentation of hours worked is completed accurately, as well as signed-off/approved in a timely manner.
- Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with Elk Ridge Community Health operating systems and/or software programs by adapting to changing requirements and successfully learning and demonstrating new skills in response to software, system, and program improvements or upgrades.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications Details
Education
High School Diploma or GED
6 months Related experience and/or training
BLS
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment
If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.
Preferred Qualifications Experience Details
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, military status, ancestry, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
Elk Ridge Community Health is a Non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards.
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Entry Level Community Health Navigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level community health navigator job?
Entry level community health navigator employers look for candidates with hands-on fieldwork, internships, or volunteer experience in community outreach, public health, or social services. A certificate in health education, community health work, or case management gives you an edge. Bilingual skills are a frequent differentiator at this level, and showing familiarity with patient navigation software or care coordination tools strengthens your application.
Which companies hire entry level community health navigators?
Companies hiring entry level community health navigators right now include Bozeman Health, Monument Health, and Net Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, federally qualified health centers, nonprofit community organizations, hospital systems, and public health agencies tend to be the most active employers.
Are there remote entry level community health navigator jobs?
Yes, though most openings in this field are on-site given the community-facing nature of the work. About 36% of entry level community health navigator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve care coordination, data entry, or telehealth outreach rather than direct field navigation.
Are these new grad community health navigator jobs?
Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior community health navigator roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and counts internships, practicums, AmeriCorps service, or a relevant portfolio toward the requirement. Look for postings that list a CHW certificate or a bachelor's in public health as the baseline rather than requiring prior full-time employment.
Which industries hire the most entry level community health navigators?
Entry Level community health navigator roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they receive federal and state funding tied to patient outcomes, preventive care access, and health equity goals that rely on navigator roles to close gaps.