Geriatric Care Transition Navigator

Community Physicians; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Travel reimbursement for community/fac

Job summary

Community Physicians is seeking a Patient Care Navigator to bridge practitioners, staff, patients and families, coordinating seamless care transitions across settings.

Role combines medical administrative support with patient advocacy, emphasizing family-centered, relationship-based care for older adults in post-acute and skilled nursing environments. Competitive benefits and travel support are included.

Qualifications

• Education and CMA certification requirements.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• Minimum 1–3 years in clinical settings.
• 5–7 years of experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transitions of care across settings and communicate with families and teams.
• Perform chart creation and data entry in the EMR system; assist with intake and documentation.
• Conduct patient social risk assessments to identify unmet health/social needs; assist enrollment in programs.
• Attend interdisciplinary team plan meetings and communicate with practitioners and case managers.
• Assist in collecting key quality metrics and program performance data.

Skills

Bedside manner

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification preferred

Job description

Community Physicians is seeking a Patient Care Navigator to bridge practitioners, staff, patients and families, coordinating seamless care transitions across settings.

Role combines medical administrative support with patient advocacy, emphasizing family-centered, relationship-based care for older adults in post-acute and skilled nursing environments. Competitive benefits and travel support are included.