Geriatric Care Transition Navigator

Community-Home-Physicians; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vis

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Travel reimbursement for community/fac

Job summary

Community Physicians invites a Patient Care Navigator to bridge clinicians, facilities, patients and families, ensuring smooth transitions of care across settings with a patient- and family-centered approach.

The role blends medical administrative support, transition management and patient advocacy, promoting high-quality, relationship-based care while coordinating with care teams and community resources across the area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) highly preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years of EMR/EHR experience and taking vital signs.
• 5–7 years of experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transitions with families and care team.
• Support follow-up appointments and care planning.
• Prepare patient charts and enter demographics, medications, and diagnoses in EMR.
• Assist with transition clinic services and patient intake.
• Identify high-risk patients for enrollment in programs.
• Attend care plan meetings and communicate with nurses.

Skills

EMR/EHR proficiency

Vital signs

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA program graduate

CMA certification

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Community Physicians invites a Patient Care Navigator to bridge clinicians, facilities, patients and families, ensuring smooth transitions of care across settings with a patient- and family-centered approach.

The role blends medical administrative support, transition management and patient advocacy, promoting high-quality, relationship-based care while coordinating with care teams and community resources across the area.