Health Coach
Health Coach
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Job Description
About Us
At Cooper University Health Care our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most uptodate facilities equipment technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and parttime employees a comprehensive benefits program including health dental vision life disability and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Fluency in Spanish preferred.
The Health Coach is an integral part of the healthcare team assisting in patient care management and care transitions screening and assisting patients with connecting to food housing and other community resources helping patients gain knowledge skills tools and confidence to become active participants in their care and coaching patients to schedule their own appointments and transportation.
The health coach bridges the gap between clinician and patient by providing individual support and assistance in navigating the health care and social service systems to provide continuity of care
Provide ongoing education and information about disease management and health education as directed by clinicians.
Make followup and reminder calls to patients.
Document all patient interactions in EPIC including outreach encounters and telephone encounters.
Escalate clinical questions to office nurses or Director of Clinical Practice.
Works as part of collaborative team with clinicians office staff population health team and community partners to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Performs all related duties or special projects as assigned/required.
Experience Required
Experience working in a healthcare office setting or community outreach and education required.
Knowledge of health promotion nutrition and counseling preferred (specific disease and lifestyle related topics ideal).
Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work well with people of various backgrounds ethnicities and life experiences.
Ability to take direction follows through with tasks and work independently.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent;clinical training (i.e. MA CNA LPN) a plus.
Associate degree preferred.
Special Requirements
Fluency in Spanish preferred.
Competent in basic computer skills; knowledge of using an electronic health records system preferred.
Employment Type
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