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Phoenix Children's

Care Navigator - PCMG

Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Social Determinants of Health

Care Navigator - PCMG

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Patient Care Services (Tech & Assist)

Posting #: 986071

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary The Care Navigator supports care coordination by guiding patients and families through the healthcare system. Working under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional, this role provides administrative and coordination support to ensure patients receive efficient, effective, and customer-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care activities and services

Assist patients and families with navigating healthcare resources

Communicate with providers and care teams

Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records

Provide high-quality customer service and support

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

3+ years of experience in healthcare or related field

Knowledge of medical terminology

Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Electronic Medical Records

Position Duties Care Management Support

Verifies insurance eligibility and performs validation checks to ensure accurate contact information.

Verifies demographic information for coordinating communication.

Meets with patients/caregivers during clinic appointments, documents in electronic medical record, coordinates time with the family for completion of patient forms and provides updates to the licensed health care provider.

Executes administrative portions of care coordination under the direction of the licensed health care professional and in cooperation with the health care multidisciplinary team.

Obtains medical records such as outside films, charts, pathology and other historical data as needed.

Additional Activities

Providing written patient education or resources as directed by the licensed health care provider.

Communicating patient/caregiver needs or barriers to the health care multidisciplinary team.

Facilitating phone/fax/email communication to expedite tasks.

Re‑scheduling or coordinating follow‑up appointments to reduce family travel.

Verifying readiness of prescribed medications at outpatient pharmacy.

Communicating surgical readiness and plan with family and health care team.

Logs all encounters with and about patients in the electronic medical record.

Escalates barriers to implementing the care plan to the licensed health care provider and health care team.

Program and Population Support

Manages data collection and entry.

Maintains databases.

Coordinates new patient referrals.

Assists with marketing program services and recruitment.

Assists with recruitment and onboarding of new team members.

Assists with administration of survey tools to patients/families, providers, and care management associates.

Maintains accurate department records.

Identifies and provides input to enhance effectiveness of systems and processes.

Customer Service

Communicates clearly in both written and verbal communications with all internal and external customers.

Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all internal and external customers.

Collaborates with others to acquire information and materials.

Answers telephone calls, takes messages, maintains schedules.

Responds to email within 24 hours or one business day.

Assists with coordination and scheduling of procedures, clinic visits, and other activities as directed by licensed health care provider.

Education

Participates in a variety of educational programs to maintain current skills and competency levels.

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - OccasionallyPhysical Requirement - Talking - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable

Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties

Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies

Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders

Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

We place children and families at the center of all we do

We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way

We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact

We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future

We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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