Care Navigator

Lifepoint Health®; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development opportunities

401(k) retirement package and company match

Mental health services and wellness programs

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Care Navigator to assist high-risk patients in accessing essential healthcare resources. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, coordination of care across multiple settings, and facilitating communications among various stakeholders. Candidates should have at least two years in an ambulatory healthcare environment, and proficiency in MS Office is necessary. This remote position offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive insurance coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in ambulatory healthcare setting preferred.
• Ideal candidate has experience in population health initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients who are high-risk and eligible for additional healthcare support.
• Connect patients with providers and resources.
• Facilitate communication of the care plan among stakeholders.
• Manage continuity of care across different healthcare settings.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Coordination of care

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

About the Role

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier.

Schedule

Days: Monday‑Friday

Job Location

Remote

Team

The Care Navigator and Community Navigator roles work collaboratively within Population Health to support patients attributed to the Clinically Integrated Network in accessing essential healthcare and community resources. While both roles focus on patient engagement, advocacy, and care coordination in accordance with population health initiatives, Care Navigators are primarily responsible for assessing patient needs and assisting with the coordination of care across healthcare settings while Community Navigators are responsible for assessing patient needs and assisting with the coordination of services within the community to address social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients within the network who are high or rising risk who are eligible for additional healthcare support and services.
• Act as a patient advocate and navigator; conduct comprehensive, preventive screenings for patients and/or assist with patient engagement.
• Connect patients with network providers and facilities, payor‑based resources, and prescription and DME.
• Facilitate clear and direct communication of the patient care plan among the interdisciplinary treatment team providers, community/state‑based resource affiliate, families, and patients; foster and maintain positive working relationships focused on shared goals.
• Function as a coordinator and manager of a defined population within the ACO/CIN across multiple healthcare settings and for multiple physicians/health care providers or health plan counterparts.
• Coordinate continuity of care across healthcare settings (inpatient/outpatient/skilled care, hospice, home health, etc.) to assure appropriate utilization of clinical resources.
• Work collaboratively with primary care practices to offer individualized assistance with improving and maintaining quality patient care, particularly as it pertains to appropriate utilization of services and opportunities for more effective and efficient care.
• Effectively work with all ACO/CIN stakeholders (staff, clients, doctors, agencies, etc.) from diverse backgrounds to support the reduction of cultural and socio‑economic barriers between patients and institutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma; Medical Assistant or higher preferred.
• Experience: Two years of experience in the ambulatory healthcare setting. Ideal candidate will have prior experience in population health initiatives such as chronic disease management, care management, or utilization management.
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to work independently, setting priorities to coordinate care plan efficiently; ability to work effectively in a team environment; efficient with MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.