Medicaid Coordinator (AmeriCorps)

Job overview

The Medicaid Coordinator (AmeriCorps) role is based in Des Moines, IA; compensation is not specified. Primary Health Care is a nonprofit serving central Iowa, and the Iowa Community Corps program supports public health needs through resource navigation and community engagement. The coordinator helps patients and families navigate Medicaid enrollment and renewal to maintain access to affordable care. The role provides individual, group, and community education and helps develop internal processes that support stable insurance coverage for patients.

What you'll do

• Advocate for patients navigating Medicaid enrollment and renewal
• provide individual, group, and community outreach and education on eligibility, enrollment, renewal, and community engagement requirements
• facilitate initial enrollment and biannual redetermination
• support internal processes that maximize stable insurance coverage.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medicaid coordinator

americorps

medicaid enrollment

insurance renewal

patient advocacy

community outreach

des moines ia

primary health care

monday–friday

occasional nights and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• AmeriCorps training and professional development to support development of Iowa’s Community Health Worker workforce.

Why this role

The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., at least 26 hours per week; occasional nights and weekends are necessary based on service-site activities. Candidates must apply directly through the Health and Human Services website.

About the employer

Primary Health Care Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services. Sector: 62.