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Patient Care Navigator

The Center For Orthopedic And Research E

Springfield, IL 62704 • 9/22/2026

Job Description

Job Description

100% Remote Orthopedic MSK Digital Care Team

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assists withoverseeing the daily inbound calls, fax referrals,emailsand tasksforthedepartment.
  • Assists Care Managers in performing assigned tasks.
  • Ensurespatient is progressingtoward desired outcomes by continuouslymonitoringpatient care through assessment and evaluation.
  • Identifiesand resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care.
  • Improves quality and completeness of documentation.
  • Collaborates with patients, families, nurses, physicians,and other members of the team,building consensus around issuesandappropriately resolvesin a timely manner.
  • Documents in a clear, complete, concise, and organized manner.
  • Monitors clinicallylowriskcases.
  • Advises Care Manager and/or Medical Director of any new and/or concerning clinical issues.
  • Institutes necessary actions to promote quality care andappropriate.
  • Accepts referrals andidentifiespatients who meet the criteria for care management.
  • Adheres to and supports team members in exhibitingHOPCo’svaluesand mission.
  • Assistswith program planning, development, and evaluation.
  • Performs related duties as assigned. Performs other CIN duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistantdegreeor equivalent working knowledgepreferred.

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum three (3) years ofcertified nursing assistant or medical assistantexperienceis preferred.
  • One-year experience in a medical business office, physician’s office, or hospital environment is preferred.
  • Experience in value-based care / population health is preferred.
  • Experience in orthopedics or musculoskeletalspecialtyis preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge of the health care field and orthopedics.
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures concerning patient care.
  • Knowledge of patient confidentiality, state laws, HIPAA regulations, and medical records procedures.
  • Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

SKILLS

  • Skill in follow-up with patients and responding to inquiries promptly.
  • Skill and professionalism when interacting with providers, patients, family members, and the public.
  • Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
  • Skill in problem-solving and time management.
  • Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.
  • Skill in verbal and written communication.

ABILITIES

  • Ability to read,interprets, andappliespolicies and procedures.
  • Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
  • Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, andcase managerseffectively.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Thepositionprovidesan option to work from home.If working from home,musthave a designated workspace.
  • Use ofstandard office equipment,including computers, copiers, printers, etc.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

  • Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
  • Some bending and stretching arerequired.
  • Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • HOPCoMission, Vision, and Valuesmust be read and signed.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities,and working conditions may change as needs evolve.