Orthopedics Patient Navigator & Care Advocate

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Navigator-Orthopedics at Wellstar Health System is an experienced clinical professional who guides patients and families through their orthopedic care journey, coordinating care across teams and providing education and advocacy at every step.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with pre-op and post-op processes, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies in a high-volume orthopedic setting.

Qualifications

• Accredited program in medical assisting.
• CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA certifications accepted at hire.
• Minimum 2 years of medical assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care by scheduling and linking patients to multidisciplinary teams.
• Advise and educate patients and families on care plans and what to expect.
• Perform clinical duties including vital signs, injections, specimen collection, and preparing exam rooms.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Education

Accredited Program Medical Assisting

Job description

The Patient Navigator-Orthopedics at Wellstar Health System is an experienced clinical professional who guides patients and families through their orthopedic care journey, coordinating care across teams and providing education and advocacy at every step.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with pre-op and post-op processes, and maintaining exam rooms and supplies in a high-volume orthopedic setting.