Director Patient Navigator Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
ASOD Clinical Operations-431500
Career Area
Administrative/Clerical Support
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
07/10/2026
Application Deadline
08/10/2026
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Admin Support Associate - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
NC02 / GN04
Working Title
Patient Navigator
Position Number
00057734
Vacancy ID
P021190
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:30 - 5:30
Work Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$38,890 - $40,057
Pay Band Information
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Notice to Applicants
Position Summary Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Office of Clinical Operations is responsible for overseeing patient care, providing quality assurance, maintaining infection control, administering regulatory compliance and preserving fiscal stability. The Office of Clinical Operations is an integral part of the School and their primary mission is to provide the highest quality education and training to students and to provide the highest quality dental treatment available for patients.
Position Summary
The Patient Navigator serves as a single point of contact for DDS/Hygiene students, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within ASOD. The Patient Navigator is responsible for scheduling, canceling, modifying, and reconciling appointments for Pre-doctoral and Hygiene clinics; responds to student/patient request using In-Basket (Internal messaging system) and the providers' work queue treatment plan; updates, prepares and distributes appointment information to patients, students, and staff; input EPIC Templates for DDS providers; modify templates based on clinic closures and schedule changes; follow established procedures for screening incoming/outgoing appointment-related telephone calls and directing them to the appropriate staff/department and checking voicemails and responding to patients' messages; provide patients with appointment confirmation and necessary details regarding their appointment via EPIC after summary visit summary (time, date, location, provider, etc.); collecting and validating payments and verifying Medicaid Eligibility and Delta Dental Insurance; validate authorized credit card acceptance and review checks for appropriate information for acceptance.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
Prior experience in healthcare.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Special Instructions
Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322196
Contact Information
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.