Nurse Navigator - UT Gastroenterology
- LocationKnoxville, TN, US
- Work typeNot stated
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted5 November 2026
- SourceUniversity Physicians' Association's careers page (Paylocity)
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University Gastroenterology: Office Nurse Navigator is a Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Certified Medical Assistant i s responsible for coordinating and managing the full continuum of patient care within the UT GI practice. This role ensures smooth operations by managing referrals, coordinating care with providers, answering patient inquiries, managing portal requests, coordinating co-surgeries, supporting office operations, managing FMLA paperwork, scheduling surgeries, and providing cross-coverage for all sections of the GI office as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Optimize new patient intake processes for the UT GI practice.
- Coordinate and manage patient care, including reviewing and processing referrals.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with referring physicians and their staff.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
- Assist physician and advanced practice providers (APPs) with clinical and surgical support.
- Serve as a patient advocate, coordinating communications between patients, providers, and insurance companies to assist with prior authorizations for testing, procedures, and surgeries and FMLA paperwork.
- Attend required meetings and actively participate in team initiatives.
- Maintain active BLS certification .
- Provide coverage for the front, middle, and back-office areas when needed to support overall office operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
In addition to working for a company that is committed to being a great place to work for all team members, we also offer a great comprehensive benefit package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with Employer contribution
- PTO, Sick leave, Bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center, and More!
Requirements
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Certified Medical Assistant (LPN, CMA) license required.
- Gastroenterology experience required.
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