Position Overview
**Description**
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Patient Navigator serves as a key member of the healthcare team, providing support, guidance, and advocacy to patients and their families. The primary responsibility of the Patient Navigator is to facilitate the patient's journey through the healthcare system by conducting barrier assessments, providing education, advocacy, and support, and identifying community resources. The Patient Navigator plays a critical role in ensuring that patients receive the necessary care and support to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Responsibilities:
1. Barrier Assessments:
- Conduct comprehensive barrier assessments to identify challenges and unmet needs faced by patients and their families.
- Assess barriers across various domains, including health promotion, logis...