Patient Navigator Assistant

Through the Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps program, Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health places members across the state to address the health needs of Idaho’s low-income children and families in rural, under-resourced areas. AmeriCorps members will be responsible for providing health education and health screening activities, which will result in improved access to health care in Idaho. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will leverage additional community volunteers who will be engaged in assisting the AmeriCorps members at their placement sites. Many Idaho residents are from rural, low income, and under-resourced areas and face significant health care challenges. Families from low-income backgrounds are often uninsured, may have language differences, and often lack access to health care due to lack of transportation, income or limited health literacy. As a result, the Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps member service locations stretch across most areas of the state.

Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will serve with Genesis Community Health as a Patient Navigator Assistant to increase access to care by determining patient eligibility for the member Physicians Network (VPN) and Medical Assistance Program (MAP), connecting participants with follow-up resources and healthcare providers as needed, and collaborating with site staff and trained volunteers to ensure screenings are effective and accessible. The AmeriCorps member will promote health, wellness, and strengthen Idaho support systems. By serving at Genesis Community Health, the member will expand access to healthcare, and support overall health. members gain valuable professional skills and experience in healthcare, education, nonprofit operations, and engagement. members do not participate in prohibited activities. members do not supplement, duplicate, or displace staff members at Genesis Community Health. members with this program have recurring access to vulnerable populations.

Program Benefits : None

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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Patient Navigator Assistant

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations

IDAHO

Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Kailey Blood

921 S 8th Ave

Pocatello ID 83209

208-282-4436

Listing ID

127324