Impactful Volunteer: Patient Health Navigator (AmeriCorps)

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 86,322 - 103,397; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Retirement options

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays

Job summary

Seamar in Des Moines is looking for a full-time volunteer Patient Health Navigator. The role involves assisting patients in accessing health services, creating resources, and participating in community outreach.

AmeriCorps members receive a stipend and an education award after service. Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred. Full-time employees enjoy beneficial packages including medical, dental, and 24 days of paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in health navigation or community health services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and navigate patients through health system barriers.
• Assist in making referrals to address patient needs.
• Develop and distribute informational materials.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Patient navigation

Community outreach

Health education

Job description

Seamar in Des Moines is looking for a full-time volunteer Patient Health Navigator. The role involves assisting patients in accessing health services, creating resources, and participating in community outreach.

AmeriCorps members receive a stipend and an education award after service. Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred. Full-time employees enjoy beneficial packages including medical, dental, and 24 days of paid time off.