How to become a patient navigator?

The qualifications to become a patient navigator depend on the organization for which you work. Many patient navigators are volunteers who use their own experience dealing with specific diseases to help others who are facing similar issues. Other patient navigators come from a more formal background in the clinical and medical professions; they may be nurses, paralegals, former hospital administrators, or insurance specialists who use their expertise to help patients move through the healthcare system. Important skills include strong interpersonal communication and attention to detail.