Patient Care Navigator & Advocate

Arcare; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

No weekend nights

Company-paid health insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arcare is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to ensure patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care throughout their healthcare journey. You will work closely with patients, families, providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication, manage care plans, and connect resources, referrals, behavioral health, and insurance.

The role emphasizes proactive care coordination, scheduling support, transportation assistance, and timely communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of related healthcare experience required.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, insurance, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care while serving as primary contact for patients and families.
• Assist with scheduling, transportation, and connecting patients to community resources.
• Track patient progress and identify care coordination gaps.
• Participate in ongoing training on care coordination and quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Arcare is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to ensure patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care throughout their healthcare journey. You will work closely with patients, families, providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication, manage care plans, and connect resources, referrals, behavioral health, and insurance.

The role emphasizes proactive care coordination, scheduling support, transportation assistance, and timely communication.