Patient Access Navigator - Scheduling (Days)

Tanner Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health in Georgia is seeking a Patient Access Navigator I to coordinate scheduling requests, validate requirements, and assist patients in navigating access to care. The role follows established workflows to ensure accurate appointment placement, patient readiness, and a positive patient experience.

You will support patient flow across departments, communicate with provider offices and clinical staff, and maintain high accuracy while handling a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of related experience required.
• Demonstrates accountability and timely completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling requests with patients.
• Validate scheduling requirements for accuracy.
• Assist patients in navigating access to care.
• Follow established workflows and system guidance.
• Ensure accurate appointment placement and patient readiness.
• Support efficient access to care and positive outcomes.
• Communicate with provider offices and clinical staff.

Skills

Escalation & Support

Time Management

Workflow Adherence

Communication

Multitasking

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A Patient Access Navigator I supports patient access activities by coordinating scheduling requests, validating scheduling requirements, and assisting patients in navigating access to care. Follows established workflows, scheduling protocols, and system guidance to ensure accurate appointment placement, patient readiness, and a positive patient experience. Demonstrates accountability for completing assigned work accurately and timely while supporting efficient access to care and successful appointment outcomes.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

Six months of related experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Escalation & Support: Demonstrates accountability in supporting team workflows and departmental operations by actively contributing to shared workloads, assisting with coverage needs, and maintaining flexibility to meet changing patient access demands and performance expectations.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
• Ability to follow structured standard workflows, protocols, and system guidance with consistency and accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with patients, provider offices, and clinical staff to include advanced level practitioners and physicians. Further, demonstrates professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, leadership, and internal hospital team members
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities across calls, workqueues, and digital workflows
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to actively listen, show empathy, and respond appropriately to patient needs
• Basic problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize issues and elevate appropriately
• Demonstrates adaptability to new systems, workflows, and process changes with the ability to maintain composure and productivity in a structured, performance-driven environment

Licenses & Certifications

• NONE REQUIRED