Care Navigator

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice, part of Empath Health, is seeking a Care Navigator (Customer Service Specialist) to coordinate service inquiries and provide prompt access within the Empath Health Network of Care. The role emphasizes compassionate, empathetic, and responsive service to both internal and external clients.

The Care Navigator will triage inquiries, guide patients to appropriate programs, and support referrals with accurate EMR documentation, all while maintaining confidentiality and customer

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients/families, providers, and teammates.
• Ability to triage inquiries and articulate program information clearly.
• Bilingual preferred to assist diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to Empath Health Care Continuum via phone, website, fax and walk-in inquiries.
• Articulate information about programs and services in a personalized manner.
• Facilitate appointments through Care Navigation protocol to best meet patient needs.
• Ensure accurate and complete referrals are entered into the EMR in real time.
• Provide contact information for Hospices outside Empath Health service areas as appropriate.
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality with empathy and professionalism.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Suncoast Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a Care Navigator (Customer Service Specialist) to join our team responsible for coordinating service inquiries as well as offering prompt access within the Empath Health Network of Care. Maintains excellence in customer service by being caring, compassionate, empathetic and responsive to the needs of all who reach out to us internally and externally.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10am – 6:30pm Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care.

As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.

What you’ll Do

Provides for optimum access to Empath Health Care Continuum via telephone, website, fax and walk-in inquiries.

Articulates information and education regarding programs and services in a customized manner appropriate to the individual customer.

Facilitates appointments through effective triage using Care Navigation protocol to the program that best meets the patient’s needs.

Works effectively with patients/families, community providers and team members to ensure all necessary information for accurate and complete referrals is received and inputted into patient’s electronic medical record (EMR) consistently, accurately and in real time.

Able to provide contact information for Hospices located outside of Empath Health service areas as appropriate.

Maintains patient and family confidentiality at all times while allaying fears and concerns through calm, empathetic and compassionate listening skills.

Why Join Empath Health?

Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.

Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.

Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.

Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You’ll Need

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients/families, providers, direct co-workers and peers.

Bilingual preferred.

Excellent multi-tasking and critical thinking skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (MS Outlook, Word, Excel).

Home Care Home Base preferred.

Excellent typing and computer input skills.

Knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations.

Basic knowledge of non-hospice related healthcare and community resources, medical terminology and healthcare reimbursement.

Expected to assist (within reason) if Care Navigation coverage is needed outside of a normal shift.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity.

Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

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