Patient Access Navigator I

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks Patient Navigators to provide centralized access to physician and radiology services across disciplines. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and deliver a professional, service-oriented customer experience while guiding patients from access through scheduling.

The role requires a high school diploma and experience in customer service or scheduling in healthcare; EPIC knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a Customer Service, Contact Center or scheduling environment, preferably within a Healthcare environment.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Knowledge of EPIC systems is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a single access point for patients seeking physician and radiology services across disciplines.
• Assist multiple departments and ensure fast, accurate patient scheduling.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience and support through Cooper’s Access Center.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling experience

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC systems

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children's Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper's facilities annually. Cooper's ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

• Patient Navigators provide a single and centralized point of patient access to physician and radiology services across disciplines. This includes Internal and Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, and Pain Management
• Patient Navigators thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, have a strong ability to multi-task, are technically savvy, service oriented, communicate effectively and consistently display a professional demeanor.
• Delivers an exceptional experience to patients, customers and physicians who contact the Access Center by facilitating patient access throughout Cooper's provider network.

Experience Required

Minimum experience within a Customer Service, Contact Center or scheduling environment, preferably within a Healthcare environment.

Experience in or knowledge of any of the following is preferred: central scheduling, medical terminology, insurance verification, registration, or hospital/physician office.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Special Requirements

• Must display a genuine interest in providing an excellent Customer Experience that aligns with Cooper's business goals related to patient access throughout the Cooper landscape.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to articulate relevant information and directions in an organized and concise manner.
• Ability to maintain (or exceed) minimum quantitative and qualitative performance metrics and expectations defined for position.
• Team player with a genuine interest in resolving customer issues.
• Must enjoy interacting and working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze issues and quickly identify the best resolution for the situation, solid decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate adaptability and flexibility while working within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Ability to learn new things quickly.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must be a strong computer user, including proficiency in the use of the Internet, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of EPIC systems a plus.
• Must be able to work varied hours/shifts as business needs change and evolve.
• Must be able to wear a telephone headset and manipulate objects such as a pen, keyboard and mouse.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $29.00