Ortho Care Navigator - MA

Ortho Care Navigator - MA

Parkview Health System Inc

Fort Wayne, IN

Full Time Benefit Eligible - M-F Days

40 hrs

Req #: 181348

Posted:
September 23, 2025

Primary role is to assess patient needs in order to perform appropriate interventions to support the patient in the orthopedic service line continuum of care. Works collaboratively with various members of the health care team to provide guidance and support to patient to reduce obstacles of care, and to facilitate a clear path back to baseline. Is a creative problem-solver who serves as knowledgeable resource and coordinator between client, healthcare team, and available community resources.

Assists patients with obtaining community assistance by referral and coordination with appropriate resources and scheduling and preparation for appointments. Helps to direct patients to appropriate support while maintaining necessary records and data. Promotes patient education. Builds and maintains relationships with patients and service line providers for purposes of improving quality of care. Understands the uniqueness of the individual and seeks the appropriate resources.

Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent with GED. Must have completed a medical assistant program that meets certification eligibility requirements.

Must be a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through National Health career Association (NHA) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). CPR required.

Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Medical assistant or physician office experience required. Referral management and scheduling experience a bonus.

Must have solid verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of clinical and clerical operations, service excellence, clinical quality initiatives preferred. Must be familiar with computers, electronic medical record experience preferred. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

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