Health Coach- Lend A Hand
Company: MaineHealth
Location: Sanford
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary
**This position will be three days in the office at Sanford Family
Medicine and two remote days after the orientation period is
over.
The Health Coach is a trusted member of the care management team
who provides individualized, compassionate wellness coaching and
support to patients identified for care management. In
collaboration with the licensed care manager or designee, the
Health Coach will partner with patients to ensure improved access
to, and coordination of, clinical and community services across the
continuum of care. This position will involve carrying a defined
caseload of patients who are being supported to achieve specific
concrete goals aimed toward improving the patient's overall health
and wellness.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: High School Diploma preferred. Bachelor's Degree
preferred.
License/Certifications: Valid Maine Driver's License. Health Coach
certification preferred.
Experience: 2 years' working in a social service or health care
setting or equivalent educational setting preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and families who have
complex social and clinical needs preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity preferred.
Local community resident with good knowledge of the resources
available in the community preferred.
Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills and ability
to prioritize workload and to demonstrate flexible problem solving
approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and abilities to
respond to diverse needs from patients, families and employees.
Familiarity with medical terminology preferred. Ability to project
a pleasant and professional image even under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must complete most duties with minimum direct supervision and
demonstrate ability to collaborate with teams of individuals in
diverse settings.
Ability to travel frequently to PCP practices and other sites where
patients receive care. Proficiency in computer use, internet and
health information technology; knowledge of EPIC electronic medical
record system preferred.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and
New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals
that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of
the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and
flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental
leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training
and education, along with well-being resources for you and your
family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and
developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel
supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to
build a career in a place where people help one another deliver
best-in-class care, apply today.
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