Patient Navigator

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a patient-focused social work professional to advocate for patients and families within a collaborative care team. You will coordinate with clinicians and community resources to support care planning, transportation, and financial assistance, while ensuring patient engagement in decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1–2 years of clinical social work or case management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Social work or related field with 1–2 years preferred in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients and families in care planning.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and stakeholders to align care.
• Assist patients in understanding and following care plans.
• Identify and connect patients with community resources and financial assistance.
• Educate patients about conditions, treatments, and self-care.

Skills

Social work

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Case management software

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Essential Functions

• Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs and preferences are considered in the care planning process.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care services, appointments, and follow-up plans.
• Assist patients in understanding and adhering to their care plans.
• Identify and connect patients with appropriate healthcare and community resources, such as support groups, financial assistance programs, and transportation services.
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Ensure that patients are informed and empowered to actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient interactions, care plans, and resource referrals.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Experience
Social work, case management or related field preferably in a clinical setting 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Strong knowledge of healthcare resources, community services, and patient advocacy.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and experiences.
• - Strong organizational and time management skills.
• - Familiarity with electronic health records and case management software.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

Grade

5At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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