# Patient Navigator

Occupation

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A Patient Navigator helps patients move through complex healthcare systems, coordinating appointments, treatments, and referrals while addressing barriers like insurance and benefits navigation. Typically employed by hospitals, cancer centers, or community health organizations, they rely on electronic health records and strong communication skills to keep care teams aligned and patients informed. The role often serves as a trusted point of contact for patients facing serious or chronic diagnoses, providing patient education along the way.

Top skills: [Care Coordination](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/care-coordination), [Communication](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/communication), [Patient Education](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/patient-education)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Community Health Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/community-health-worker)
- Often leads to: [Care Coordinator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/care-coordinator)

## Similar roles

[Care Coordinator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/care-coordinator), [Case Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/case-manager), [Community Health Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/community-health-worker), [Dental Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/dental-assistant), [Enrollment Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/enrollment-specialist), [Health Coach](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/health-coach), [Patient Advocate](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/patient-advocate)

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