Job Description
QuadMed is looking for a Wellness Coach to join our team. Join our employer
health center with a focus in primary care!
Schedule: Part-time
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Under the direction of the Health Center Lead, the Wellness Coach will
coordinate and deliver health promotion activities. This position will provide
outstanding service to program participants to maximize participation, while
facilitating behavior change, maximizing engagement and outcomes, and customer
satisfaction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide appropriate health outreach and wellness coaching via face to face,
telephone, or telehealth technology to reduce or eliminate high-risk
behaviors; encourages active adoption of habits that are conducive to a
higher quality of life.
* Utilizes coaching methodologies and communication skills to solicit change
and/or increase a patient’s desire to change behavior and adopt a healthier
lifestyle; documents client activities and coaching session notes in
established clinical format using EMR technology.
* May develop and implement assessment plans to determine the population’s
health and lifestyle needs; assemble data to assist with designing an Annual
Wellness Work Plan.
* Deliver total population health risk management programs/services, while
using corporate culture change strategies defined through employer Health
Promotion standards/best practice. May assist with developing these programs.
* Provide services and programs specific to QuadMed’s strategic goals, employee
health risks and interests, and collaborate with internal and external
resources to provide a comprehensive plan of care with appropriately defined
interventions.
* Serve as the key resource for engaging employee awareness and participation
in Wellness and Health Improvement programs.
* Proactively contribute to and/or lead wellness committee meetings while
acquiring program buy-in and support through all levels of the organization.
* Coordinates and delivers fitness and wellness programs and services,
including but not limited to health awareness, educational campaigns,
behavior change programs, group fitness classes (combination of cardio,
weight training, mind/body), and physical fitness services (personal
training, program design, fitness assessments and orientations).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in health
education, health promotion, nursing, nutrition, exercise science or another
related field
Experience:
* Minimum one (1) year of experience in the wellness industry, to include
experience in the delivery and coordination of corporate based health
promotions programs, one-on-one health coaching and/or personal training
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) certification preferred.
- Health coaching certification from National Board for Health and Wellness
Coaching (NBHWC) Approved Program or must obtain within one year of hire
date.
* Fitness and physical activity focused positions require discipline specific
certification, as applicable. Examples may include
* Personal Trainer certification or must be willing to acquire within 3-6
months of employment.
* Group Fitness certification or must be willing to acquire within 6 months
of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Skills in program development, implementation, marketing, and promotion.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills with the
ability to motivate others.
* Ability to make recommendations to effectively solve problems, using judgment
consistent with standards, practices, policies, and procedures.
* The ability to work both independently and as a part of a team with
enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills and keen attention to detail
- Some travel may be required
- Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and a
demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusion.
* Must have strong computer skills including a proficiency in an EMR and
Microsoft Office (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
* General health risk knowledge including cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI and
blood sugar
* Bilingual a plus
Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of
$53,000–$55,000 based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market
conditions.
Creating a better way. It’s more than just the philosophy we were founded on.
It’s our purpose. For our employees, it means more time with patients. Unrushed
visits to build meaningful relationships. And most importantly, an opportunity
to empower our patients to achieve their full potential – at work and in life.
Determined to make a difference? Join our health care revolution and be a part
of something better.
Harry Quadracci was determined to do things differently, and to do them better.
In 1991, the visionary print manufacturing CEO founded QuadMed out of the belief
that there had to be a better way to provide his employees with access to
affordable, high-quality health care. And what started as doing the right thing,
ended up sparking a health care revolution. Now 30 years later, we partner with
employers across the nation to provide value-driven health and wellness services
in or near the workplace. With a focus on breaking down cost, access and quality
barriers, we empower employees and their families to live healthier, happier
lives.
We offer comprehensive benefits [ for eligible
employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k)
retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.
QuadMed and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed
to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to
sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. QuadMed and Quad do
not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national
origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by
applicable federal, state, or local laws. QuadMed and Quad also prohibit
harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected
categories.
Drug-Free Workplace
Job Tags
Part time, Work at office, Local area