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Cottage Health·Goleta, CA

Patient Navigator Specialist

Days
iPosting details
ScheduleDays
EducationAssociate degree preferred
Experience2+ years
SourceCottage Health · posted Sep 30, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative or Certified Patient Access Specialist (HBI). preferred
Education
Associate's degree. preferred
Qualifications
✓All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
✓Basic MS Word, Outlook and Excel skills; 35 wpm keyboard/typing speed.
✓2 years of experience in an office, hospitality, or customer service environment.
MS Office Suite. Experience working with Epic. Knowledge of medical terminology. preferred
2 years of Patient Access or healthcare scheduling experience preferred
+Cottage Health
GoletaCA · 88 mi to Los Angeles
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$24.57 – $36.58/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
Certified Revenue Cycle Representative or Certified Patient Access Specialist (HBI). preferred
Education
Associate's degree. preferred
Qualifications
✓All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
✓Basic MS Word, Outlook and Excel skills; 35 wpm keyboard/typing speed.
✓2 years of experience in an office, hospitality, or customer service environment.
MS Office Suite. Experience working with Epic. Knowledge of medical terminology. preferred
2 years of Patient Access or healthcare scheduling experience preferred
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About the role

The position is responsible for scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, reviewing/editing/obtaining pre-authorizations, and communicating directly with clinical staff/offices on pertinent patient information. Staff are adept at resolving any general inquiries posed by patients and callers. Provides exceptional customer service and demonstrates dedication to the organization's mission, vision and values.