Health Navigator-Q

bcbst; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BCBST is seeking a Health Navigator to assist members with scheduling wellness visits, understanding benefits, and coordinating care. The role is remote with occasional onsite training in Chattanooga, requiring strong communication and customer service experience.

You will support the BlueCare Plus team by guiding members, addressing gaps in care, and connecting to population health programs. Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in education, communication, or health related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of experience in a customer service support role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational telephone calls advising members of available benefits, services and programs; completes health needs assessment, and refers members to population health management programs as appropriate.
• Reach out to members with identified gaps in care; encourage and motivate them to become compliant; offer assistance in locating providers and appointment scheduling.
• Manage system work queues; screen identified members for eligibility, prior case activities, recent claims, customer service inquiries and authorization history; assign members to clinical team for call outreach and intervention.
• Facilitate research and analysis of inquiries and/or complaints related to processes and designations, member lost incentives, and other program related inquiries.
• Work overtime as needed
• Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.
• This job requires digital literacy assessment.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Time management

Oral and written communication

Medical terminology

Education

Associates Degree in education, communication, or health related field

Job description

We are hiring a Health Navigator at BCBST!

In this role, you will support the BlueCare Plus team by helping members schedule wellness visits, coordinate follow-up care, and address their needs at home. You’ll act as a trusted guide, helping members understand their benefits, close gaps in care, and access the resources they need to live healthier lives.

You will serve as a key point of contact for members, motivating them to take important steps toward better health by helping overcome barriers such as scheduling appointments, finding providers, and connecting to the right programs. Every interaction you have will contribute to improved health outcomes and a better member experience.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work independently. You will be a strong candidate if you have experience in customer service, a medical office setting, or working with senior populations, along with knowledge of medical terminology. Experience in healthcare, care coordination, member engagement, or population health will further strengthen your candidacy.

We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.

Note

• This is a remote role with occasional onsite training and quarterly meetings in Chattanooga for candidates within driving distance.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. EST.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting educational telephone calls advising members of available benefits, services and programs; completes health needs assessment, and refers members to population health management programs as appropriate.
• Reaching out to members with identified gaps in care; encouraging and motivating them to become compliant; offering assistance in locating providers and appointment scheduling.
• Managing system work queues; screening identified members for eligibility, prior case activities, recent claims, customer service inquiries and authorization history; assigning members to clinical team for call outreach and intervention.
• Facilitating research and analysis of inquiries and/or complaints related to processes and designations, member lost incentives, and other program related inquiries.
• Work overtime as needed
• Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.
• This job requires digital literacy assessment.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree in, education, communication, or health related field or equivalent work experience

Experience

• 2 years - Experience in a customer service support role is required

Skills\\Certifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.
• Proficient interpersonal and organizational skills
• Independent, Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work in an independent and creative manner.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge in Medical terminology

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type

Employee

Company

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.