Health Navigator

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Health Navigator to support their clinical team and guide members through healthcare benefits, disease prevention, and wellness programs. This remote role requires residency within two hours of Chattanooga, TN, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will educate members, coordinate with providers and case managers, assess health needs, and help navigate claims and resources. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving are essential, along with knowledge of medical

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in education, communications, healthcare.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between members, healthcare providers, and insurance benefits.
• Conduct outbound calls to educate members on benefits, services, and wellness programs.
• Complete health needs assessments and connect members with population health management programs.
• Reach out to members with gaps in care and encourage recommended services.
• Assist members with locating providers, scheduling appointments, and accessing resources.
• Manage work queues and review member eligibility, claims history, authorizations, and prior case activity.
• Coordinate member outreach and assign cases to the appropriate clinical team members.
• Research and resolve member inquiries, complaints, incentive issues, and other program-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

CNA or CMA certification (preferred)

Job description

Health Navigator (Remote)

Location: Remote (Must reside within 2 hours of Chattanooga, TN)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Health Navigator to support their clinical team and serve as a key resource for members regarding healthcare benefits, disease prevention, and wellness programs. This role focuses on helping members understand and navigate the healthcare system while ensuring they receive the support and resources available to them.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between members, healthcare providers, and insurance benefits.
• Conduct outbound calls to educate members on available benefits, services, and wellness programs.
• Complete health needs assessments and connect members with appropriate population health management programs.
• Reach out to members with identified gaps in care and encourage compliance with recommended healthcare services.
• Assist members with locating providers, scheduling appointments, and accessing healthcare resources.
• Manage work queues and review member eligibility, claims history, authorizations, and prior case activity.
• Coordinate member outreach and assign cases to the appropriate clinical team members.
• Research and resolve member inquiries, complaints, incentive issues, and other program-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Education, Communications, Healthcare, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred

• CNA or CMA certification.
• Experience working with:
  • Case managers
  • Social workers
  • Dietitians
  • Behavioral health professionals
  • Pharmacy or DME (Durable Medical Equipment) services
• Experience in case management, social work, behavioral health, or healthcare operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Self‑motivated individuals who thrive in a remote environment.
• Strong customer service professionals who enjoy helping others.
• Candidates who can build rapport, educate members, and provide solutions to healthcare‑related concerns.
• Individuals who can balance multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.

Why Apply?

• Fully remote work environment.
• Consistent Monday‑Friday schedule with no weekends.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on members’ healthcare experiences.
• Collaborative and supportive clinical team environment.

Note: Candidates must reside within two hours of Chattanooga, TN, despite the position being fully remote.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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