Health Coach

St Thomas Community Health Center

Health Coach

New Orleans, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Saint Thomas Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare to any patient regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. St. Thomas Health Coaches are certified on the job with motivational interviewing training.

    Every day patients come into our clinic overwhelmed with navigating complicated healthcare systems, and chronic diseases. The Health Coach comes in to improve a patient's experience at Saint Thomas, and in the best scenarios, arm them with tools to make positive life changes. Health Coaches are afforded the opportunity to work closely with providers, nurses, medical assistants and case management. The role includes developing relationships with patients, reviewing care plans, and setting goals. The health coach offers supportive guidance to help patients foster healthier lives. We are looking for candidates that are compassionate, good listeners, kind, and skilled at problem solving. Health Coaches are an incredible asset and respected member of the medical team here at Saint Thomas. We are dedicated to providing easy access to care. We strive to accommodate patients with same day appointment availability. If you love the New Orleans community, and want to be a part of a company that truly cares about this population please apply.

    We welcome applicants with bachelor degrees in social work, public health and health sciences, and applicants that hold Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant licensing.

    Essential Job Duties

    Meet with patients to promote health goals

    Review social determinants of health

    Enroll patients into Chronic Care Management

    Discuss care plans with patients by phone and in person

    Utilize Motivational Interviewing principles

    Assist to break down barriers for access to healthcare

    Take direction from nurses and providers

    Work and document in EPIC electronic health record system