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

  • 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.      Preferred: Kinesiology or Health Science

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

FAA Filters LLC

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator Job at FAA Filters LLC

 ...Position Summary Responsible for operating a sewing machine in the construction of components and subassemblies made of industrial textiles. Manufacture subassemblies and finished goods in accordance with quality requirements and manufacturing instructions. Duties... 

OpenFX

Legal Counsel (U.S.) Job at OpenFX

 ...Overview We're seeking an exceptional Legal Counsel to serve as a strategic partner...  ...cross-border payments, cryptocurrency, foreign exchange and technologyproviding pragmatic...  ...teams Manage external counsel and consultants efficiently to support the business with... 

VDS Consulting Group

Legal Due Diligence Consultant Job at VDS Consulting Group

 ...Legal Due Diligence Consultant Contract to hire Operating Partner pathway (general counsel / governance track) You will find the liabilities that don't show up in the numbers. You review contracts, disputes, and governance so the buyer knows what it is inheriting... 

NOVA Automation

High Paying Senior Field Service Tech | Robotics & Industrial Automation Job at NOVA Automation

 ...Field Service Technician | Robotics & Industrial Automation Denver, CO (Field-Based) | Full-Time | $50 to $55/hr. DOE + Overtime + Paid Training About the Role NOVA Automation builds advanced automation systems, including robotics, material handling, and packaging... 

Foundation for Atlanta Veterans Education and Research

Clinical Research Coordinator Job at Foundation for Atlanta Veterans Education and Research

 ...Clinical Research Coordinator - Future OpportunitiesFAVER is accepting applications from experienced Clinical Research Coordinators for current and anticipated on-site research opportunities at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. This is an evergreen posting...