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Head and Neck, Patient Navigator

AdventHealth

Temple Terrace, FLFull-time$17.28–27.65/hrPosted 5 days agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.28–27.65/hr
Location
Temple Terrace, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Head and Neck Patient Navigator coordinates patient care by maintaining clinical records, collecting data, handling scheduling and insurance authorizations, and providing patients and families with information about appointments, nutrition, and insurance processes. The role also supports patient flow, marketing efforts, and communication among clinical and administrative staff. The position is full-time on the day shift in Temple Terrace, Florida.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical KnowledgeCommunicationTeamworkPatient EducationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEmergency ResponseAttention to DetailMicrosoft OfficeInsurance AuthorizationSecretarial SkillsTypingReceptionMultitaskingResearchReport PreparationStrategy DevelopmentSpanish

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAssociate Degree1+ Year Clinical ExperienceInsurance Authorization ExperienceMedical Office or Call Setting ExperienceBasic Life Support CPR Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 11420 N 56Th St City: Temple Terrace State: Florida Postal Code: 33617 Job Description:

  • Keeps accurate, legible documentation of patient past medical history, medications, and clinical history for patients.
  • Collects data and record it in the required spreadsheet format daily.
  • Performs front office responsibilities, including scheduling, verification, and authorization for patients.
  • Maintains current knowledge of insurance requirements for surgery.
  • Communicates effectively with front desk staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
  • Participates in marketing efforts for promotion of patients.
  • Maintains and provides organized information to patients and families regarding scheduling, appointments, nutritional requirements, and insurance processes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Good medical knowledge to assist providers during patient coordination of care. [Required]
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Director, Bariatric Coordinator, Physicians, Staff, Practice Manager/Administrator, unit and administrative personnel, and a variety of other hospital staff. [Required]
  • Good verbal and written communication skills. [Required]
  • Ability to work well independently and with others in a team environment. [Required]
  • Ability to integrate the knowledge of teaching principles and techniques in order to provide education to patients and their families. [Required]
  • Possess a high level of organizational skills and effective time management to prioritize and adjust workflow according to changing needs. [Required]
  • Ability to function in demanding and emergency situations. [Required]
  • Possess orientation to detail. [Required]
  • Be proficient in computer skills, including a good understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications. [Required]
  • Ability to adapt to change. [Required]
  • Experience working with insurance companies, including obtaining authorizations and preauthorizations. [Required]
  • Competent skills in secretarial, typing, and reception tasks. [Required]
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. [Required]
  • Ability to organize and integrate organization priorities and deadlines. [Required]
  • Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. [Required]
  • Ability to develop and initiate, in conjunction with corporate management and physicians, strategies for growth and development. [Required]
  • Speaks Spanish fluently. [Preferred]

Education:

  • Associate [Preferred]
  • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

  • N/A

Work Experience:

  • 1+ experience in a clinical setting. [Required]
  • Insurance authorization/verification experience [Preferred]
  • Medical office or medical call setting experience. [Preferred]

Additional Information:

  • N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$17.28 - $27.65 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,134 open Care Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.28–27.65/hr
  • US median$25–35/hr467 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.47/hr, is 28% below the US median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Care Coordinator hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 60 open Care Coordinator jobs in Florida and 1,134 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Care Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (804 postings).
Education
261 of the 1,134 open Care Coordinator jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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