Care Transitions Navigator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Patient Navigator – Non-RN to coordinate care transitions across the post-acute continuum. You will work with clinical and administrative teams to improve patient outcomes and optimize in-network resource use.

You will track utilization, identify readmission risks, and prepare performance reports for PAC partners and leadership, contributing to quality and cost goals while maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in healthcare or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in care coordination or navigation.
• 1-2 years with post-acute providers or ACOs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care transitions across post-acute continuum to reduce readmissions.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to optimize in-network utilization.
• Track patient transitions and utilization trends using tracking tools.
• Educate referring physicians and staff about post-acute options and networks.
• Prepare utilization and readmission performance reports for leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Care coordination

Collaboration with teams

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Patient engagement

Education

Associate degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Care tracking systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Patient Navigator – Non-RN to coordinate care transitions across the post-acute continuum. You will work with clinical and administrative teams to improve patient outcomes and optimize in-network resource use.

You will track utilization, identify readmission risks, and prepare performance reports for PAC partners and leadership, contributing to quality and cost goals while maintaining compliant documentation.