How much does a Patient Navigator make in Chicago, IL? The average Patient Navigator salary in Chicago, IL is $59,631 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $51,467 and $72,938. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Patient Navigator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $44,034 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $51,467 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $59,631 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $72,938 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Patient Navigator Salary $85,054 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
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Job Description for Patient Navigator

Patient Navigator supports patients and their families with educational resources about their diseases and helps to navigate the many paths of a healthcare diagnostic and treatment process. Provides age and culturally appropriate information and resources during the diagnostic evaluation. Being a Patient Navigator identifies support groups appropriate for patients and families and coordinates scheduling. Removes obstacles to treatment by scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, arranging transportation, child care, translation, and other needed services. Additionally, Patient Navigator tracks and documents metrics and outcomes. RN is not required but experience in healthcare or social services support is typical. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Navigator works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Patient Navigator typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Responsibilities. Overview. The RN Patient Navigator " Transfer Center works in the Mercyhealth Transfer Center and coordinates patient care activities to ...
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  • All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family. Benefits from Day One. Paid Time Off from Day One. Student Loan Repayment Program. Career Deve...
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  • Overview. Expected pay for this position is $21.30 - $25.05/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. POSITION SUMMARY...
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  • Location: Chicago, ILHospital: RUSH University Medical CenterDepartment: Hematology/Oncology PBC RUMCWork Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)Sh...
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  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients' lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard wor...
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Career Path for Patient Navigator

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For Patient Navigator, the first career path typically progresses to Operating Room Supervisor.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Patient Relations Supervisor position, and then progresses to Patient Relations Manager.

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Patient Navigator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Patient Navigator, the highest Patient Navigator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Patient Navigator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Patient Navigator salary is in Miami, FL, where the Patient Navigator salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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