Patient Navigator Jobs
Patient Navigator jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, community health centers, and nonprofit organizations, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in oncology, chronic disease management, and social determinants of health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
The Patient Navigator is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and will assume responsibility and accountability for the management of patients through the healthcare system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Public Health, or other related field OR
- Associate’s degree in Healthcare Management, Public Health or other related field AND two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. OR
- High school diploma or equivalent AND (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management or Public Health.
Experience:
- Three (3) years’ experience in the healthcare field. One (1) year of experience in statistical data analysis.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
- Establishes close relationships with and serves as primary point of contact for patients.
- Strategizes to help find payor population based on regional payer mix by collecting and analyzing market data. Responsible for verifying insurance benefits and ensuring coverage for obesity treatment for patients.
- Maintain a working knowledge of insurance payors pre-certification requirements for medications, diagnostic testing, surgery, referrals, etc. Proactively review policies for changes to prevent delays in certification where applicable.
- Educates providers and staff on payor regulations in order to prevent denials.
- Removes barriers to care by identifying resources for patients and helping them navigate through healthcare services.
- Works with different service lines to assure coordination of appointments if applicable.
- Schedules patient appointments and adjusts as needed. This includes coordinating appointments with laboratory or diagnostic testing, ensuring adherence to appointments, reminder calls, and managing the patient wait-list.
- Will be aware if one of their assigned patients is admitted and will round on them daily / assists with scheduling discharge appointments.
- Assists with getting prescriptions filled. Assesses cost, availability etc.
- Documents patient information and obtains outside records, as needed.
- Engages family and/or community resources to meet the identified emotional, social, and financial needs of the patient.
- Collaborates with available social services for appropriate resource and financial management which may include, but is not limited to, financial assistance coordination and referrals, entitlement program coordination and referrals, patient benefit coordination, assessment for appropriate usage of healthcare resources, and clinical cost efficiency.
- Other department specific duties may be assigned.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Standard office/clinical environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Possesses excellent interpersonal communication and negotiations skills in interactions with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team colleagues.
- Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds and be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Cost Center:
405 RMH Quality Management
Address:
800 Wheeling Avenue
Glen Dale
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
The Patient Navigator is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and will assume responsibility and accountability for the management of patients through the healthcare system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Public Health, or other related field OR
- Associate’s degree in Healthcare Management, Public Health or other related field AND two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. OR
- High school diploma or equivalent AND (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management or Public Health.
Experience:
- Three (3) years’ experience in the healthcare field. One (1) year of experience in statistical data analysis.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
- Establishes close relationships with and serves as primary point of contact for patients.
- Strategizes to help find payor population based on regional payer mix by collecting and analyzing market data. Responsible for verifying insurance benefits and ensuring coverage for obesity treatment for patients.
- Maintain a working knowledge of insurance payors pre-certification requirements for medications, diagnostic testing, surgery, referrals, etc. Proactively review policies for changes to prevent delays in certification where applicable.
- Educates providers and staff on payor regulations in order to prevent denials.
- Removes barriers to care by identifying resources for patients and helping them navigate through healthcare services.
- Works with different service lines to assure coordination of appointments if applicable.
- Schedules patient appointments and adjusts as needed. This includes coordinating appointments with laboratory or diagnostic testing, ensuring adherence to appointments, reminder calls, and managing the patient wait-list.
- Will be aware if one of their assigned patients is admitted and will round on them daily / assists with scheduling discharge appointments.
- Assists with getting prescriptions filled. Assesses cost, availability etc.
- Documents patient information and obtains outside records, as needed.
- Engages family and/or community resources to meet the identified emotional, social, and financial needs of the patient.
- Collaborates with available social services for appropriate resource and financial management which may include, but is not limited to, financial assistance coordination and referrals, entitlement program coordination and referrals, patient benefit coordination, assessment for appropriate usage of healthcare resources, and clinical cost efficiency.
- Other department specific duties may be assigned.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Standard office/clinical environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Possesses excellent interpersonal communication and negotiations skills in interactions with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team colleagues.
- Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds and be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Cost Center:
405 RMH Quality Management
Address:
800 Wheeling Avenue
Glen Dale
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- HALO Diagnostics18H
- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute14F
- Sun River Health6
- Memorial Healthcare System5
- Atrium Health4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services32
- Education1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient navigator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or a related healthcare field
- Experience with care coordination or case management in a clinical or community setting
- Knowledge of local community resources, social services, and insurance eligibility processes
- Strong communication skills for working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Bilingual or multilingual ability, particularly Spanish, preferred for patient-facing community roles
Tips for Your Patient Navigator Job Search
Tailor your resume to care coordination
Hiring managers scan for outcomes, not duties. Replace task-based bullets with results: how many patients you guided through a care pathway, which barriers you resolved, and how you tracked follow-through. Generic healthcare experience won't stand out without that specificity.
Highlight your community health credentials
Certifications like the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching credential or a Community Health Worker certificate carry real weight in patient navigator postings. List yours prominently near the top of your resume so screeners spot them before reading further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists patient navigator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by clinical setting and population
Patient navigator roles vary enormously by setting. An oncology navigator at a cancer center requires different experience than a maternal health navigator at a federally qualified health center. Target postings that match the population you've actually served so your application reads as a direct fit.
Prepare case examples that show barrier removal
Interviewers in this field ask behavioral questions about real situations where you helped a patient overcome a specific obstacle, whether transportation, insurance gaps, or language access. Walk through your examples using a clear situation, action, and outcome structure so your answers stay focused.
Negotiate your starting title to protect future growth
Many organizations hire patient navigators at a general level even when the work is specialized. Before accepting an offer, ask whether the title reflects your specialty, because a more specific title like oncology navigator or chronic care coordinator often unlocks a higher pay band and a clearer promotion path.
Patient Navigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most patient navigators?
HALO Diagnostics, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, and Sun River Health are hiring the most patient navigators right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, federally qualified health centers, and cancer care networks consistently post the highest volume of patient navigator roles.
How many patient navigator jobs are remote?
About 34% of patient navigator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though most roles still require in-person or on-site presence for direct patient interaction. Remote opportunities are most common in telephonic care coordination, chronic disease management programs, and insurance-based case management roles where patient contact happens by phone or video.
How do you become a patient navigator?
Start by earning a degree in social work, public health, nursing, or a related healthcare field, then gain direct experience working with underserved or clinically complex patient populations. Earning a Community Health Worker certification or a navigation-specific credential strengthens your candidacy. Many navigators enter through roles in case management, social work, or community outreach before moving into a dedicated navigator position.
How do you get hired as a patient navigator with little experience?
Focus on transferable experience in community outreach, patient education, social services, or any role where you helped people access resources or navigate complex systems. Volunteer positions with health departments, clinics, or nonprofit health organizations count. Emphasize any language skills, cultural competency training, or lived experience with the populations an employer serves, since those qualities matter as much as formal credentials in entry-level postings.
What does the patient navigator interview process look like?
Most patient navigator interviews include a phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a structured behavioral interview with a hiring manager or care team lead. Expect questions about how you've handled patients in crisis, resolved insurance or access barriers, and coordinated across departments. Some organizations add a panel interview with clinical staff or a scenario-based exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to patient navigator jobs?
You can find and apply to patient navigator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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