What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator TDCJ Ambulatory position at The University of Texas Medical Branch?
Job Summary
The Patient Navigator plays a vital role in supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey by providing individualized assistance to help them access, understand, and utilize healthcare services effectively. This position focuses on reducing barriers to care by coordinating appointments, facilitating communication between patients and providers, and connecting patients to community resources and support services. The Patient Navigator works closely with clinical teams to ensure timely follow-up, promote patient engagement, and improve health outcomes, particularly for those managing complex or chronic conditions.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0449 - TDCJ Hospital
Job
Clerical & Administrative SupportRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Jun 3, 2026, 11:27:11 AM
The Patient Navigator plays a vital role in supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey by providing individualized assistance to help them access, understand, and utilize healthcare services effectively. This position focuses on reducing barriers to care by coordinating appointments, facilitating communication between patients and providers, and connecting patients to community resources and support services. The Patient Navigator works closely with clinical teams to ensure timely follow-up, promote patient engagement, and improve health outcomes, particularly for those managing complex or chronic conditions.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- One-year relevant experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.
Required:
- May require licensure or certification specific to the service line the position is assigned to.
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0449 - TDCJ Hospital
Job
Clerical & Administrative SupportRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Jun 3, 2026, 11:27:11 AM