Health Coach

Overview

Position #:  13588

Responsibilities

• Obtains and revieww pertinent medical history, current diagnosis, and pharmaceutical data for Population Health identified patients.
• Provides telephonic coaching and information to Population Health patients, managing various chronic health conditions.
• Communicates with Population Care Coordinator, physicians, and other health professionals to provide care coordination that facilitates the efficient use of health care resources.
• Reviews, clarifies, documents, and verifies home medication list and allergies of all Population Health patients. Clarifies and records the nature of the allergic reaction when necessary.
• Effectively coaches, evaluates and graduates patients from care in conjunction with the care management team.
• Assists in the transition of care across the continuum. Uses evidence-based coaching techniques to help members achieve healthy lifestyle behavior challenges, align lifestyle behaviors with their personal wellness goals, and design a realistic action plan in support of a healthier lifestyle.
• Provides exceptional service and/or care to all patients, customers and team members. Engages, educates, and promotes/influences members in decisions related to achieving and maintaining optimal health status. Delivers a high quality member coaching experience resulting in positive behavior change.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.  
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Certified pharmacy tech preferred
• Experience in a health care related field preferred.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, valid drivers license.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Basic and mathematical skills. Basic understanding of pharmacology and medical terminology.
• Second language a plus.

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Taste or Smell Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Our Network

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine and to have a completed COVID-19 vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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