Entry Level Patient Navigator Jobs
New grad patient navigator jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work in healthcare settings or community outreach can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Monument Health, OSF HealthCare, and CHRISTUS Health hiring at this level now.
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Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1082 340B Contract Pharmacy South
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
8:00am to 4:30pm
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
- Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation Bonus
Job Description:
The Care Transitions Navigator maintains ongoing contact with health care organization, Insurance companies, and medical community to facilitate home care services, Specialty Medications, financial assistance programs for medication assistance, and streamlines the transition of patient care between facilities and care providers within CoxHealth 340B clinics. The Navigator will work as a liaison between patients, clinic staff and the Prior Authorization Team. This role may involve occupational exposure to hazardous drugs. Training and education will be provided on any specific procedures, risks and safety protocols associated to the handling of these drugs.
Education
- Required: Graduate of an approved nursing program
Experience
- Preferred: Minimum one (1) year experience as professional nurse within the last three (3) years.
- Preferred: Six (6) months home health experience.
Skills
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations desirable.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: MO RN License
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1082 340B Contract Pharmacy South
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
8:00am to 4:30pm
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
- Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation Bonus
Job Description:
The Care Transitions Navigator maintains ongoing contact with health care organization, Insurance companies, and medical community to facilitate home care services, Specialty Medications, financial assistance programs for medication assistance, and streamlines the transition of patient care between facilities and care providers within CoxHealth 340B clinics. The Navigator will work as a liaison between patients, clinic staff and the Prior Authorization Team. This role may involve occupational exposure to hazardous drugs. Training and education will be provided on any specific procedures, risks and safety protocols associated to the handling of these drugs.
Education
- Required: Graduate of an approved nursing program
Experience
- Preferred: Minimum one (1) year experience as professional nurse within the last three (3) years.
- Preferred: Six (6) months home health experience.
Skills
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations desirable.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: MO RN License
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Entry Level Patient Navigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level patient navigator job?
Entry level patient navigator roles typically look for candidates with a background in healthcare, social work, or public health, though some employers accept any bachelor's degree paired with community outreach or volunteer experience. A strong application highlights your communication skills, any patient-facing or case management exposure, and familiarity with care coordination. Bilingual candidates often have an edge in community health settings.
Which companies hire entry level patient navigators?
Companies hiring entry level patient navigators right now include Monument Health, OSF HealthCare, and CHRISTUS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large health systems, nonprofit community health organizations, and insurance-affiliated care management programs that regularly bring on new graduates and junior staff.
Are there remote entry level patient navigator jobs?
Yes, though most patient navigator roles at the entry level are on-site or hybrid given the patient-facing nature of the work. About 17% of entry level patient navigator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles more common in insurance, telehealth, and care management settings where navigation is done by phone or digital outreach.
Are these new grad patient navigator jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior patient navigator roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as the requirement, accepts internships or clinical rotations in place of full-time history, or explicitly welcomes entry level applicants. Many new grad openings also consider a strong volunteer or community health background as equivalent experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level patient navigators?
Entry Level patient navigator roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because care coordination, health literacy support, and patient outreach are core functions that health systems and community organizations staff with entry level and junior talent.