SagePlus Patient Navigator, Health Program Representative

Working Title: SagePlus Patient Navigator

Job Class: Health Program Representative

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 96882

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid 50%

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers.

• Date Posted : 09/10/2026

• Closing Date : 09/23/2026

• Hiring Agency: MN Health Department

• Division/Unit : Health Improvement / Health Promotion and Chronic Disease, Patient Navigator Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees

• End Date : 09/29/2028

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the Cancer Programs Section in making a meaningful impact on women’s health across Minnesota. In this role, you’ll be a key part of the Sage/SagePlus Patient Navigation team—helping women access life-saving cancer screenings and supportive services.

You’ll connect directly with patients by phone, answering incoming calls, educating eligible women about SagePlus, and guiding them to participating clinics. You’ll also conduct outgoing calls to actively reach women in the community, schedule clinic appointments, and ensure they feel supported every step of the way.

Beyond navigation, you’ll work one-on-one with SagePlus patients to encourage healthy lifestyle changes and provide follow-up health coaching using Motivational Interviewing techniques. This is a meaningful blend of outreach, education, and direct patient support—perfect for someone who is passionate about helping others access care and build healthier futures.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating Sage/SagePlus participant navigation to support program completion at partner clinic and/or community sites.

• Communication Liaison between program staff and clinical/community partners.

• Recruit underserved populations to Sage/SagePlus services, schedule screening appointments and effectively respond to all callers’ inquiries.

• Provide Health Coaching for SagePlus participants using Motivational Interviewing techniques.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota further than 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of 09/29/2028.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience providing client or patient support in a health, social services, or community-based setting. Experience must include each of the following:

• Experience communicating clearly and professionally with diverse individuals by phone, email, and in person.

• Experience using computer systems for documentation, data entry, and scheduling (e.g., electronic medical records, appointment systems, phone scripts).

• Experience organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks while maintaining accurate records and attention to detail.

• Experience applying public health or health-related knowledge, such as cancer screening, heart health, or healthy behavior support

A degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Community Health, Psychology, or another related degree may substitute for the required experience as follows:

• A doctorate may substitute for twenty-four (24) months of experience.

• A master’s degree or JD may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• An associate’s degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Minimum qualifications to be assessed at interview:

• Ability to communicate clearly, compassionately, and professionally with diverse individuals through phone, email, and in-person interactions.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage workflow efficiently, and maintain accurate, detailed documentation.

• Ability to assess participant needs, make appropriate decisions independently, and problem-solve when navigating complex situations.

• Ability to work effectively with clinical partners, community organizations, and internal team members to support patient navigation and program completion.

• Ability to adjust to changing program needs, support events in various settings, and manage occasional shifts in schedule or priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Motivational Interviewing techniques in a health or community-based setting to support behavior change and patient engagement.

• Prior experience with public health programs, particularly those focused on cancer screening, heart health, or chronic disease prevention.

• Demonstrated success in patient navigation or care coordination, including working with clinical partners, community organizations, or underserved populations.

• Proficiency with electronic medical records or data systems, with a strong ability to document accurately, manage program data, and maintain compliance with reporting requirements.

• Bilingual proficiency, especially in Spanish, to support communication with diverse Minnesotan communities.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

• MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.