Patient Navigation Specialist

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Patient Navigation Specialist for the cCARE Fresno clinic to coordinate patient needs and ensure access to resources. You will act as a central liaison among patients, physicians, and support services, resolving issues with diplomacy and professionalism.

Responsibilities include assessing patient care needs, facilitating referrals, collecting data on barriers, and contributing to staff and patient education.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Direct patient care or Social Work experience highly desired.
• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve patient issues with diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Coordinate with physicians and clinical offices to ensure access to resources.
• Serve as central contact for treatment patients and liaison between patients and providers.
• Collect and report data on barriers and intervene for optimal care.
• Assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination.
• Adhere to departmental policies and quality improvement objectives.
• Collaborate with care teams to plan education for patients and staff.
• Design or participate in creating educational materials.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Diploma/degree

Diploma equivalent

Diploma or experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

## Patient Navigation SpecialistApply: CA-Fresno-cCARE Clinic: Full time: Posted Today: 20187770***W***What Patient Navigator contributes to Cardinal Health Practice Operations Management oversees the business and administrative operations of a medical practice. Patient Navigators focus exclusively on the needs of patients and help resolve concerns about the quality of care so they can feel all their needs are being met. This position will work with multiple departments inside and outside the organization to address the patient’s needs and concerns.**Responsibilities*** Performs assessment of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.* Work with physician and clinical office to facilitate, coordinate and ensure patient has access to available resources.* Serve as an essential link between patients and all other providers. Central point of contact for all treatment patients; including interaction with medical, nursing, ancillary services.* Collect and report data from patient on barriers and intervene as appropriate for optimal patient care.* Assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.* Follows established departmental policies, procedures and continuous quality improvement objectives.* Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff and clinic management in the planning and implementation of patient and staff education.* Designs or participates in the creation of educational materials.* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications*** 0-2 years of experience, preferred* Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred* Candidates with direct patient care or Social Work experience, highly desired* Ability to calmly and professionally resolve patient issues with diplomacy***What is expected of you and others at this level**** Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks* Works on projects of limited scope and complexity* Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems* Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions* Develops competence by performing structured work assignments **Location**cCARE Fresno7130 N Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 **Anticipated hourly range:** $25.30 per hour - $36.40 per hour**Bonus eligible:** No**Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.* Medical, dental and vision coverage* Paid time off plan* Health savings account (HSA)* 401k savings plan* Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay* Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)* Short- and long-term disability coverage* Work-Life resources* Paid parental leave* Healthy lifestyle programs**Application window anticipated to close:** 11/22/2026\\*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.