Health Coach Job at St Thomas Community Health Center, New Orleans, LA

cldSQy9zNUhNSExteFdpUEpDRlRRek1mY2c9PQ==
  • St Thomas Community Health Center
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

Similar Jobs

UPMC Presbyterian - UPMC

Pulmonary Disease - Critical Care - Physician Job at UPMC Presbyterian - UPMC

 ...Pulmonary Disease - Critical Care - Physician at UPMC Presbyterian - UPMC summary: A Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician in Pennsylvania specializing in diagnosing and treating lung and critical illnesses within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This full-time role... 

ChenMed

Care Promoter Float Job at ChenMed

 ...?We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.+ The Care Promoter 1, Float is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical... 

Signal of New England

Armed Security Officer at Signal of New England Natick, MA Job at Signal of New England

 ...England. Natick, MA. Schedule: 12-16 hours a week and must have weekend availability (Part-time per diem) Shifts: Predominantly Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday morning Occasional weekday evening events Must work a minimum of 2 shifts per week... 

Regions

Overnight Phone Banker Job at Regions

Overnight Phone Banker Location Alpharetta, GA : Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to... 

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Engineer Senior - Systems Job at General Dynamics Electric Boat

 ...with Electronic Desktop (7G, Work Orders, ELCADD, PCM etc.)\n Familiarity with Team Center (CR/CN experience)\n Active secret clearance \n Prior US Navy experience \n Skills \n Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational...