Patient Navigator

Job Summary

To support patient management in a remote full-time capacity, the Patient Navigator will establish relationships with patients, verify insurance benefits for obesity treatment, and coordinate healthcare services while ensuring effective communication among providers and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for patients, helping them navigate through the healthcare system
• Collects and analyzes market data to strategize payor population identification and verifies insurance coverage
• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments, ensuring adherence and managing wait-lists

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management, Public Health, or a related field, or an Associate's degree with two years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience
• Three years of experience in the healthcare field, including one year in statistical data analysis
• Knowledge of insurance payor pre-certification requirements and regulations
• Ability to engage with family and community resources to address patients' emotional, social, and financial needs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications