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Stanford Health Care

Customer Navigator I

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

As an entry level position, the Customer Navigator I builds foundational knowledge of hospital ... Address patient and visitor concerns, gathers key details, and first attempts to resolve routine ...

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How much do entry level patient navigator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level patient navigator in the United States is $24.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level patient navigator?

To thrive as an Entry Level Patient Navigator, you need a background in healthcare or social services, strong organizational skills, and at least a high school diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), scheduling software, and basic office systems is commonly required. Exceptional communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities help build trust and effectively guide patients through complex healthcare processes. These skills ensure patients receive timely support and resources, which enhances care coordination and overall patient outcomes.

What are some common challenges entry level patient navigators face when supporting patients through the healthcare system?

Entry Level Patient Navigators often encounter challenges such as helping patients understand complex medical information, addressing barriers to care like transportation or insurance issues, and coordinating appointments among various providers. Navigators must be patient, empathetic, and resourceful as they support individuals who may feel overwhelmed or anxious. Developing strong communication and problem-solving skills is essential to effectively advocate for patients while managing multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

What qualifications do you need to be an entry level patient navigator?

Entry level patient navigators typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and organizational skills, and some healthcare knowledge or experience. Certification in patient navigation or related fields can be beneficial but is not always required.

What is an entry level patient navigator?

An Entry Level Patient Navigator is a healthcare professional who helps patients understand and access medical services, guiding them through the healthcare system. They assist patients with scheduling appointments, understanding treatment plans, and connecting with community resources. Patient navigators often work with individuals facing barriers to care, such as language, financial, or transportation challenges. Their goal is to improve patient outcomes by making the healthcare process easier to navigate and ensuring patients receive the care they need.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Patient Navigator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,669 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Patient Care Navigator- Entry Level

COPE Health Solutions

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Description
The Patient Care Navigator provides telephonic and field-based case management services to clients enrolled in the CALAIM Enhanced Care Management and Community Support Program. This person is the main point of contact for clients. The Patient Care Navigator builds strong relationships with clients to stay engaged in medical care and adhere to their medications. Patient Care Navigators are committed to removing the client's barriers to care by identifying critical resources for clients, helping them navigate through health care services and systems, and promoting client health. They work closely with the Care Team, which may include doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff to support positive client health outcomes.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Salary Range
$22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Reports To
Program Manager
Direct Reports
None
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Travel
N/A
Work Type
Regular
Schedule
Full Time & Part Time
Position Description:
  • Telephonic and field-based outreach to engage clients in our care management program..
  • Establishes close relationships with and serves as a point of contact for clients.
  • Deliver weekly or monthly health education and promote self-management to clients.
  • Communicate with Care Team members (Care Coordinators, Community Health Worker, Primary Care Physicians and other health care providers) to facilitate client care.
  • Observe, report, and assess client self-administration of medication.
  • Identify resources for clients to overcome barriers to care, such as transportation, housing, and childcare arrangements.
  • Remain aware of current services offered by service providers, such as mental health, housing, and employment assistance.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with agency policies.
  • May meet with clients after primary care physician appointments to review and update care plan with the Care Coordinator

Position Expectations:
  • Meet with Care Team (including, but not limited to, Care Coordinator, Community Health and primary care provider) to discuss client care issues and needs and facilitate client health care.
  • Maintain documentation of all client encounters and complete reporting requirements according to organization standards
  • Track client information, schedules, files, and forms in a confidential manner.
  • Track client attendance at medical appointments and patient navigation sessions and initiate outreach and missed appointment procedures, as necessary.
  • Attend and represent the organization at professional conferences, in-service trainings, and meetings at the request of or with the approval of supervisor.
  • Interest in working with underserved, homeless populations.
  • Physical demands associated with office work.
  • 40% local travel
  • Some evening work may be required.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum high school degree, some college education preferred.
  • Strong understanding of cultural competency with the target population
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Computer literacy desirable
  • Commitment to the mission of care coordination
  • Passionate, trustworthy, and empathetic when working with clients.
  • Ability to build relationships with different types of people, including clients, organization members, and health care providers.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to speak concisely to clients and Care Team members.
  • Organized with confidential client material and appointment tracking.
  • Flexible and adaptable in response to changing client and health care providers' needs.

Benefits:As a firm passionate about health care, we're deeply committed to the health and wellness of our own team members. We offer comprehensive, affordable insurance plans for our team and their families, and a host of other unique benefits, such as a yearly stipend for wellness-related activities, and a paid parental leave program. You can learn more about our benefits offerings here: https://copehealthsolutions.com/careers/why-cope-health-solutions/.
What We Do:
COPE Health Solutions (CHS) is a national tech enabled services firm powering success in risk arrangements and development of the future workforce for payers and providers. Our team brings deep expertise, experience, proven tools, and processes to improve financial performance and quality outcomes for all types of payers and providers, de-risking the roadmap to advanced value-based payment.
Our firm has expertise in all aspects of population health, strategy, delivery system development, payment systems reform, workforce development and population health management support services, including peerless analytics and performance improvement. We are driven by our passion to help transform health care delivery, align financial incentives to support population health management and build the workforce needed as health care moves to value-based care.
COPE Health Solutions' Analytics for Risk Contracting (ARC) Suite provides a powerful array of analytic and reporting tools designed to achieve optimal value and performance for organizations currently in or planning to move to risk-based arrangements. Leveraging our extensive, hands-on expertise in helping IPAs, ACOs and health systems achieve successful outcomes in risk contracts, our team of managed care experts draw insights from the analytic outputs that are tailored to each organization's unique circumstances to interpret the data and recommend initiatives to help improve total cost and quality.
Our multidisciplinary team of health care experts provides our clients with the experience, capabilities, and tools needed to plan for, design, implement and support both the development and execution of strategy and developing solutions to some of the industry's most complex problems. We partner with our clients through aligned mission and financial incentives to pursue performance excellence in a challenging and rapidly evolving health care environment.
To Apply:To apply for this position, or to view all available positions, visit us at https://copehealthsolutions.com/careers/open-positions/.

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