Role Description
As a Chronic Pain Care Navigator, you become a consistent point of contact for patients managing long-term pain conditions. You help patients understand treatment plans, navigate pain management options, address barriers to care, and remain engaged with their providers.
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Make up to 20 outbound patient calls daily
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Conduct patient assessments within scope related to chronic pain history, symptoms, and treatment adherence
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Support care coordination for pain management services, therapies, and follow-up appointments
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Reinforce provider-directed care plans, including medication education and non-pharmacologic strategies
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Educate patients on pain management options, expectations, and self-management techniques
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Identify barriers to care and escalate concerns to the appropriate clinical team members
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Serve as a communication bridge between patients, providers, clinics, and care teams
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Track patient progress and engagement over time
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Document all patient interactions accurately across multiple healthcare systems and tools
Qualifications
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Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Minimum of 3 years of pain management experience
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Strong understanding of chronic pain conditions and treatment approaches
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Experience supporting patients with long-term or complex conditions
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Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
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A HIPAA-compliant home office with reliable high-speed internet
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Ability to work a consistent MondayβFriday schedule without rotating hours
Requirements
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Experience in care navigation, care coordination, or case management (preferred)
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Background in multidisciplinary pain management settings (preferred)
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Comfort working with EHRs and healthcare software platforms (preferred)
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Experience working with high-needs or chronic condition populations (preferred)
Benefits
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Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
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401(k)
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Employee Discounts
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Employee Assistance Program
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Supportive, patient-focused team culture
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Consistent weekday schedule β no nights or weekends