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

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company

Electrician (All Levels) Job at Acoustical Sheetmetal Company

 ...Job Description Description The Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment...  ...organization of the Electrical Shop and main facility Some Travel to job sites when needed Maintain all work sites clean and... 

LoanMax Title Loans

Bilingual Customer Service Rep Job at LoanMax Title Loans

 ...Job Description About the Role: The Bilingual Customer Service Representative plays a critical role in delivering exceptional support...  ..., Business, or a related field. Experience working in a call center or customer support environment. Familiarity with the... 

School of Rock

General Manager - Music School Job at School of Rock

 ...community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 350 schools, and a strong internationally...  ...school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music! Our General Managers are eligible to participate in our... 

SynergisticIT

Junior Python Developer - Entry Level Job at SynergisticIT

Job Opportunity At Synergisticit Synergisticit wants every candidate to know that the job market is challenging and to stand out, you need to have exceptional skills and technologies and that's where we come in to make sure you get the attention which you need. Position...

Doc Cafe

Orthopedics-Hand Surgery Physician - Competitive Salary Job at Doc Cafe

 ...DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician - Orthopedics-Hand Surgery in Olympia Fields, Illinois.DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to help you advance your healthcare career.----------------Register now to...