Patient Navigator Jobs in Illinois
Patient Navigator jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Peoria, and Aurora and other Illinois metros, with employers like OSF HealthCare, Access Community Health Network, and Advocate Aurora Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Total Rewards:
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $21.72 - $25.55/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview:
This job is located in Peoria,IL
M-F 830-5
Position Summary: The Specialty Services Patient Navigator is responsible for being a dedicated point of contact to support patients through the health system for labs, procedures, office visits and exams, radiology studies, specialty referrals, insurance pre-certifications and authorizations for medications and appointments, completing insurance appeals, coordinating care with social support services and assisting with financial assistance for pharmaceutical and charity care programs. Acts as a liaison between insurance companies and patients by initiating financial counseling prior to service when coverage/authorization problems are identified. The Specialty Services Patient Navigator is dedicated to elevating the patient experience through their care journey.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
- 1 year experience in healthcare financial services, insurance authorization, insurance verification, appeals, billing, registration or MOA/CMA role.
- 1 year experience with electronic medical record systems.
- 1 year experience of reading, analyzing and extracting documentation in patient medical charts to complete pre-certifications, pharmaceutical authorizations, procedure and testing authorizations, and the insurance appeals.
Other Skills/ Knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate degree in healthcare or business
Experience:
- 2 years' experience pre-certification/prior authorization procedures, advanced medical terminology, reimbursement and regulatory issues, insurance functions and terminology, and utilization of charity care programs.
- 3 years' experience in a healthcare setting with working knowledge of insurance and appeals experience related to denials management.
- Experience with heavy phone work.
Licensure/ Certification: Nationally recognized Revenue Cycle certification.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards:
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.
Expected pay for this position is $21.72 - $25.55/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview:
This job is located in Peoria,IL
M-F 830-5
Position Summary: The Specialty Services Patient Navigator is responsible for being a dedicated point of contact to support patients through the health system for labs, procedures, office visits and exams, radiology studies, specialty referrals, insurance pre-certifications and authorizations for medications and appointments, completing insurance appeals, coordinating care with social support services and assisting with financial assistance for pharmaceutical and charity care programs. Acts as a liaison between insurance companies and patients by initiating financial counseling prior to service when coverage/authorization problems are identified. The Specialty Services Patient Navigator is dedicated to elevating the patient experience through their care journey.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
- 1 year experience in healthcare financial services, insurance authorization, insurance verification, appeals, billing, registration or MOA/CMA role.
- 1 year experience with electronic medical record systems.
- 1 year experience of reading, analyzing and extracting documentation in patient medical charts to complete pre-certifications, pharmaceutical authorizations, procedure and testing authorizations, and the insurance appeals.
Other Skills/ Knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate degree in healthcare or business
Experience:
- 2 years' experience pre-certification/prior authorization procedures, advanced medical terminology, reimbursement and regulatory issues, insurance functions and terminology, and utilization of charity care programs.
- 3 years' experience in a healthcare setting with working knowledge of insurance and appeals experience related to denials management.
- Experience with heavy phone work.
Licensure/ Certification: Nationally recognized Revenue Cycle certification.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Patient Navigator Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- OSF HealthCare7
- Access Community Health Network3
- Advocate Aurora Health3
- Rush University Medical Center3
- Erie Family Health Center2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services22
- Education2
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
- Science & Research1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient navigator jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, nursing, or a related health field
- Experience with electronic health records such as Epic or Cerner
- Bilingual fluency, most commonly Spanish and English
- Knowledge of community resources, benefits programs, and social services referral processes
- Patient Navigation Professional Certification (CPNP) or willingness to obtain it
- Minimum one to two years of experience in a direct patient-facing healthcare or social services role
Patient Navigator Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many patient navigator jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 26+ patient navigator openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Peoria, and Aurora. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do patient navigators make in Illinois?
Patient navigators in Illinois earn a median of about $49,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,520 for the lowest 10% to over $80,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most patient navigator jobs?
Chicago, Peoria, and Aurora have the most patient navigator openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire patient navigators in Illinois?
Employers hiring patient navigators in Illinois include OSF HealthCare, Access Community Health Network, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote patient navigator jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 19% of patient navigator openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for patient navigator jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to patient navigator jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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