Utah Healthcare Corps

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps

Murray (UT)

On-site

USD 12,000 - 16,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps Utah Healthcare Corps seeks Cancer Screening Patient Navigators to reduce barriers to care by connecting patients with resources, education, and navigation within clinics.

The role emphasizes Motivational Interviewing, health education, and coordination with gastroenterology centers and hospitals; part-time schedule in Utah; program runs 09/01/2026 to 08/31/2027; high school diploma required and driving may be needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Interest in public health and community services.
Ability to use computers and technology.
Commitment to serving diverse communities.

Responsibilities

Helping health center patients develop their capacity and access to resources, including colorectal cancer screenings, food, housing, quality care and health information
Helping to build understanding of preventive screenings to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices
Supporting health centers in improving care access by coordinating with gastroenterology centers and local hospitals.
Providing informal counseling using Motivational Interviewing (MI), support and follow-up
Improving access to health care services and information through resources, educational programs, activities and referrals.
Other duties as assigned by clinic or supervisors must be in accordance with AmeriCorps terms and conditions

Skills

Computers/Technology

Public Health

Social Services

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

AUCH Cancer Screening (CS) Patient Navigators (PNs) use their life experiences and knowledge of their communities to reduce barriers to healthcare and build capacity through resource connection, health education, and health system navigation. With over 60 years of evidence-backed interventions across multiple health domains, PNs play an integral role in addressing healthcare access and providing a holistic healthcare approach. UHC, an AmeriCorps program of the Association for Utah Community Health (AUCH), currently supports more than 20 members serving in over 10 sites throughout the state of Utah. UHC members make a difference in the community by providing vital health education and connections to health and social resources to improve patient physical and mental health.

Member Duties :

Helping health center patients develop their capacity and access to resources, including colorectal cancer screenings, food, housing, quality care and health information
Helping to build understanding of preventive screenings to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices
Supporting health centers in improving care access by coordinating with gastroenterology centers and local hospitals.
Providing informal counseling using Motivational Interviewing (MI), support and follow-up
Improving access to health care services and information through resources, educational programs, activities and referrals.
Other duties as assigned by clinic or supervisors must be in accordance with AmeriCorps terms and conditions

Program Benefits :