Healthcare Navigator Jobs
Healthcare Navigator jobs are open across health systems, insurance organizations, managed care, and community health, from entry-level to senior and care coordination management, with specializations in patient advocacy, benefits enrollment, and social determinants of health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Full-Time Staff
WORK SCHEDULE: Hours of Operation, Occasional Evening/Weekend Trainings as needed
LOCATION: Manhattan Tech Wamego Center – Rural Healthcare Professions Accelerator
COMPENSATION: Pay Grade 10 ($43,867 - $71,285 salary)
Actual pay will be based on relevant professional experience and education level.
This position is supported by grant funding for the Rural Healthcare Professions Accelerator. The current project period ends September 30, 2027. Continued employment beyond the funded period is contingent upon available funding, institutional needs, satisfactory performance, and applicable college policies.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: VP of Education & Engagement
TECHNICAL COORDINATION: Student Success & Outreach
POSITION SUMMARY
The Healthcare Professions Navigator provides individualized career planning, recruitment, enrollment assistance, and employment-transition support for individuals entering or advancing in healthcare careers. The position serves adult learners, high school students, incumbent healthcare employees, GED participants, English Language Learners, and transitioning Fort Riley service members and their families.
The Navigator helps participants understand healthcare career options, identify appropriate education and credential pathways, address participation barriers, and connect with regional employers. The position maintains ongoing participant relationships and documents progress from initial inquiry through training, credential attainment, employment, or continued education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide individualized healthcare career exploration, goal setting, and pathway planning based on participant interests, experience, and readiness.
- Explain available healthcare credentials, prerequisite coursework, admission requirements, and career advancement options.
- Assist participants with college applications, enrollment steps, referrals, training schedules, and coordination with appropriate academic departments.
- Connect participants with financial aid, scholarships, workforce funding, military education resources, and other support offices for eligibility review and assistance.
- Identify barriers involving transportation, scheduling, language access, technology, and other needs; coordinate referrals and follow-up.
- Conduct outreach through schools, healthcare employers, community organizations, workforce partners, and military transition programs.
- Support nonclinical healthcare employees interested in clinical career pathways and incumbent workers seeking advancement.
- Coordinate under the guidance of the Healthcare Project Manager with trainers and academic staff to monitor engagement, identify challenges, and support persistence and completion.
- Help participants prepare résumés, explore job opportunities, prepare for interviews, and connect with employer screening and hiring processes.
- Maintain relationships with regional employers to support referrals, placement, advancement, and follow-up verification.
- Maintain accurate participant records, career plans, service documentation, referral information, and outcome data in designated institutional systems.
- Collect participant feedback and success stories and provide program improvement recommendations to the Manager.
- Support career fairs, information sessions, school presentations, employer events, and mobile career exploration activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, human services, workforce development, healthcare administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Two years of experience in student services, admissions, academic advising, career services, workforce development, case management, or a related area.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from varied educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds.
- Strong communication, organizational, and follow-through skills.
- Experience maintaining confidential records and using electronic tracking systems.
- Ability to explain complex processes clearly and coordinate referrals across departments and organizations.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with healthcare career pathways or nursing and allied health programs.
- Experience supporting rural learners, adult learners, high school students, military-connected populations, GED participants, or English Language Learners.
- Familiarity with workforce funding, military education benefits, financial aid referrals, and community support resources.
- Experience with CRM systems, participant case management, and outcome tracking.
- Experience developing employer partnerships or supporting job placement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and move supplies up to twenty-five (25) lbs.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, via computer, and over the phone.
- Effective typing and transcription skills for necessary meetings and communications.
- Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed and attend events as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
- Regular interaction with students, staff and guests.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL POSITION OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and results to be performed in this position. Duties and Performance standards may be added, subtracted, and/or changed by your supervisor at any time due to changes in department or institutional requirements.
2. Unless exempt due to employment contract signed by the President, all employees of Manhattan Tech are to be considered as an “at-will” employee.
3. All employees of Manhattan Tech are considered “responsible employees” pertaining to Title IX regulations concerning both prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As such, all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about sexual assault or harassment situations.
4. Manhattan Tech is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC and ADA employment requirements. Manhattan Tech grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or veteran status.
5. All ‘offers of employment” are subject to criminal background check prior to employment.
Pay: $43,867.00 - $71,285.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Education Admissions, Student Services, or Advising: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Manhattan, KS 66503: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Full-Time Staff
WORK SCHEDULE: Hours of Operation, Occasional Evening/Weekend Trainings as needed
LOCATION: Manhattan Tech Wamego Center – Rural Healthcare Professions Accelerator
COMPENSATION: Pay Grade 10 ($43,867 - $71,285 salary)
Actual pay will be based on relevant professional experience and education level.
This position is supported by grant funding for the Rural Healthcare Professions Accelerator. The current project period ends September 30, 2027. Continued employment beyond the funded period is contingent upon available funding, institutional needs, satisfactory performance, and applicable college policies.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: VP of Education & Engagement
TECHNICAL COORDINATION: Student Success & Outreach
POSITION SUMMARY
The Healthcare Professions Navigator provides individualized career planning, recruitment, enrollment assistance, and employment-transition support for individuals entering or advancing in healthcare careers. The position serves adult learners, high school students, incumbent healthcare employees, GED participants, English Language Learners, and transitioning Fort Riley service members and their families.
The Navigator helps participants understand healthcare career options, identify appropriate education and credential pathways, address participation barriers, and connect with regional employers. The position maintains ongoing participant relationships and documents progress from initial inquiry through training, credential attainment, employment, or continued education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide individualized healthcare career exploration, goal setting, and pathway planning based on participant interests, experience, and readiness.
- Explain available healthcare credentials, prerequisite coursework, admission requirements, and career advancement options.
- Assist participants with college applications, enrollment steps, referrals, training schedules, and coordination with appropriate academic departments.
- Connect participants with financial aid, scholarships, workforce funding, military education resources, and other support offices for eligibility review and assistance.
- Identify barriers involving transportation, scheduling, language access, technology, and other needs; coordinate referrals and follow-up.
- Conduct outreach through schools, healthcare employers, community organizations, workforce partners, and military transition programs.
- Support nonclinical healthcare employees interested in clinical career pathways and incumbent workers seeking advancement.
- Coordinate under the guidance of the Healthcare Project Manager with trainers and academic staff to monitor engagement, identify challenges, and support persistence and completion.
- Help participants prepare résumés, explore job opportunities, prepare for interviews, and connect with employer screening and hiring processes.
- Maintain relationships with regional employers to support referrals, placement, advancement, and follow-up verification.
- Maintain accurate participant records, career plans, service documentation, referral information, and outcome data in designated institutional systems.
- Collect participant feedback and success stories and provide program improvement recommendations to the Manager.
- Support career fairs, information sessions, school presentations, employer events, and mobile career exploration activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, human services, workforce development, healthcare administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Two years of experience in student services, admissions, academic advising, career services, workforce development, case management, or a related area.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from varied educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds.
- Strong communication, organizational, and follow-through skills.
- Experience maintaining confidential records and using electronic tracking systems.
- Ability to explain complex processes clearly and coordinate referrals across departments and organizations.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with healthcare career pathways or nursing and allied health programs.
- Experience supporting rural learners, adult learners, high school students, military-connected populations, GED participants, or English Language Learners.
- Familiarity with workforce funding, military education benefits, financial aid referrals, and community support resources.
- Experience with CRM systems, participant case management, and outcome tracking.
- Experience developing employer partnerships or supporting job placement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and move supplies up to twenty-five (25) lbs.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, via computer, and over the phone.
- Effective typing and transcription skills for necessary meetings and communications.
- Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed and attend events as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
- Regular interaction with students, staff and guests.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL POSITION OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and results to be performed in this position. Duties and Performance standards may be added, subtracted, and/or changed by your supervisor at any time due to changes in department or institutional requirements.
2. Unless exempt due to employment contract signed by the President, all employees of Manhattan Tech are to be considered as an “at-will” employee.
3. All employees of Manhattan Tech are considered “responsible employees” pertaining to Title IX regulations concerning both prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As such, all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about sexual assault or harassment situations.
4. Manhattan Tech is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC and ADA employment requirements. Manhattan Tech grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or veteran status.
5. All ‘offers of employment” are subject to criminal background check prior to employment.
Pay: $43,867.00 - $71,285.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Education Admissions, Student Services, or Advising: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Manhattan, KS 66503: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in healthcare navigator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or a related human services field
- Experience with care coordination, case management, or community health outreach
- Proficiency in electronic health records and care management platforms
- Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance enrollment processes
- Strong skills in motivational interviewing and patient-centered communication
- Community Health Worker certification or Certified Application Counselor credential preferred
Tips for Your Healthcare Navigator Job Search
Tailor your resume to navigator language
Hiring managers scan for terms like 'care coordination,' 'resource referral,' 'benefits enrollment,' and 'motivational interviewing.' Pull exact phrases from each job posting and work them naturally into your bullets so your resume clears automated screening.
Highlight certifications that set you apart
Certifications like CHW (Community Health Worker), CPHQ, or a Certified Application Counselor credential appear frequently in navigator postings. If you hold any, list them prominently near your name, not buried in a separate section at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists healthcare navigator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by population served
Navigator roles differ sharply by the population they serve, whether oncology patients, Medicaid enrollees, or refugees. Applying to roles that match your direct experience with a specific population signals fit faster than a general application.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for navigator positions commonly present a case, such as a patient refusing a referral or facing a housing barrier, and ask how you'd respond. Practice talking through your decision-making process out loud before you get to the interview stage.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Many healthcare navigator roles, especially those funded by grants or nonprofits, have fixed base pay but flexibility in professional development stipends, mileage reimbursement, and remote work days. Ask about the full package, not just the salary figure.
Healthcare Navigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most healthcare navigators?
The companies hiring the most healthcare navigators right now include CHSGa, Delta Health Alliance, and Cooper Norcross Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Georgia, and Mississippi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers tend to post the highest volume of navigator roles consistently.
How many healthcare navigator jobs are remote?
About 0% of healthcare navigator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by specialty. Roles focused on telephonic outreach, benefits enrollment counseling, and insurance navigation tend to be the most remote, while positions involving in-person patient accompaniment or community health outreach are almost always on-site.
How do you become a healthcare navigator?
Start by earning a degree in social work, public health, nursing, or a related human services field, then gain direct experience through case management, community health outreach, or patient services roles. Pursue a Community Health Worker certification or a Certified Application Counselor credential to strengthen your candidacy. Building fluency in a second language and familiarity with Medicaid and marketplace enrollment processes makes you a stronger candidate for most postings.
Can you get hired as a healthcare navigator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level navigator roles exist, particularly at community health centers, nonprofits, and state Medicaid programs that actively recruit candidates with volunteer or internship experience in social services or public health. Emphasize any hands-on work connecting people to resources, even unpaid, and highlight language skills or lived experience with the population the employer serves, since both carry real weight in hiring decisions for this role.
What does the healthcare navigator interview process look like?
Most healthcare navigator interviews include an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with a clinical or program supervisor and sometimes a peer navigator. Expect competency-based questions about handling a patient in crisis, navigating insurance denials, or connecting someone to social services under a tight deadline. Some employers add a brief written or role-play scenario before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to healthcare navigator jobs?
You can find and apply to healthcare navigator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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