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Health Coach

Tru Medical is looking for a Health Coach to join our team. The Health Coach is responsible for a panel of patients. In collaboration with the care team, the HC helps patients work on their health-related SMART goals.

Duties:

• Call patients between visits to discuss their care plan, educate them on their disease states, uncover barriers patients have in following their treatment plans, assist with medication adherence.
• Enroll patients into the health coaching program by explaining the benefits of the program and how you can help patients as a part of their health care team.
• Educate patients on diabetes, hypertension, asthma, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and gaps in care using Santovia and practice approved patient education materials.
• Provide patients with clear instructions and education utilizing appropriate guidelines.
• Establish SMART goals through motivational interviewing.
• Create care plans for patients with chronic medical conditions to improve quality patient care and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Document care plans in the EMR using the care planning module in eclinicalworks.
• Document data in spreadsheets by adding important information about patients' status in the program.
• Track patients progress and adjust goals as needed.
• Collaborate with the patients care team by having monthly meetings with providers.
• Communicate with physician, Nurse Practitioner, or other health care providers regarding patient's status in telephone encounters assigned to the assigned provider.
• Direct patient to keep follow-up appointments with physician office/specialists and to maintain self-home care based on physician treatment plan.
• Participate in related training by attending health coach webinars and 1 on 1's.
• Report to the management team on the daily numbers reports and monthly care plan goals.

Experience, Education, and Skills:

• 1+ years in a similar role - for Medical Assistants, LPN's 0 years' experience if you have completed a Medical Doctorate Degree - Worldwide Medical assistant degree minimum LPN Health Coach Program completion Knowledge in chronic disease states Motivational Interviewing skills Bilingual Spanish preferred Team player with a growth mindset

This role is rewarding as it directly affects patient care, builds trusting relationships with patients, and impacts health outcomes. Those who value making a difference in people's lives should apply. Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Training
• 401k
• Opportunity for advancement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11206: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Health coaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical Assistant, LPN, or higher training (Required)

Work Location: In person Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour