Health Coach
As a health coach, you are responsible for guiding members through any diet and lifestyle changes. You will provide patients with the necessary tools needed to meet their preventative, chronic, and acute care needs by engaging and encouraging them to take responsibility for their health through the adoption of lifelong healthy behaviors.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Acts as a health coach for patients
- Meets minimum standards for productivity and clinical results
- Provides assessments of new participants for determining clinical risk
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation in member management software
- Acts as a case manager when integrating with other health care service vendors
- Completes required reports in a timely manner
- Enhances clinical and counseling knowledge by attending training sessions
- Handles confidential forms appropriately
Education and Qualifications
- HS diploma or GED
- Must be a Registered Dietician
- Must possess excellent phone, written, and computer skills
- Experience in a service environment is a plus
- Needs to be compassionate, kind, and open-minded
Health coaches have an especially impactful role by assisting in ongoing care, which can enhance patient experiences and improve outcomes overall.