Vascular & Transplant Nurse Navigator - Care Coordination

University Physicians Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Physicians Group seeks an Office Nurse Navigator for the University Vascular & Transplant Surgeons to coordinate and manage the full continuum of patient care. This role handles referrals, schedules surgeries, supports front, middle, and back-office operations, and ensures smooth daily workflow across the UVTS practice.

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Certified Medical Assistant will build relationships with referring physicians, ensure OSHA/HIPAA compliance, assist surgeons and

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or CMA license required.
• Experience with vascular surgery practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient care including referrals and scheduling.
• Optimize new patient intake processes for the UVTS practice.
• Assist surgeons and APPs with clinical and surgical support.
• Coordinate communications between patients, providers and insurers.
• Ensure OSHA and HIPAA compliance.
• Provide front/middle/back-office coverage when needed.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Relationship building

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential

Job description

The University Physicians Group seeks an Office Nurse Navigator for the University Vascular & Transplant Surgeons to coordinate and manage the full continuum of patient care. This role handles referrals, schedules surgeries, supports front, middle, and back-office operations, and ensures smooth daily workflow across the UVTS practice.

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Certified Medical Assistant will build relationships with referring physicians, ensure OSHA/HIPAA compliance, assist surgeons and