Join BJC Health System in providing Wellness Coaching and Outreach for members of an employee sponsored health plan. Provide wellness coaching as well as outreach for patient assessment and care gap closure including reaching out to members for assistance in scheduling appointments for care gaps.
You will also attend employer biometric screenings to welcome employees and provide education on the benefits of wellness coaching.
Schedule
Day hours with at least 2 days per week with evening hours.
Weekends based on client needs.
St. Louis based Local/remote position supporting metro St. Louis and outlying areas.
Requirements
Health and Wellness Coach certification at time of start
Associates Degree.
Overview
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
The BJC Managed Care department includes multiple functions such as managed care contracting, financial analysis, systems and operations, value-based care and payment programs, payor and provider relations, and direct to employer solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The Wellness Coach is responsible for partnering with identified clients to provide health and wellness coaching. This position utilizes a collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to engage, educate, and promote the client?s decisions related to achieving and maintaining optimal health status. This position will also serve as a resource towards enhancing the well-being program.
Responsibilities
Establishes client-centered relationships and serves as a facilitative partner to help clients assess readiness for change, determine focus, set goals, prepare for action, and maintain behavior change.
Incorporates skills, such as active listening and presence, motivational interviewing, reflection, and SMART goal-setting to assist client in making change.
Performs assessment of clients through the use of clinical tools and information/data review; conducts comprehensive evaluation of member?s needs and benefit plan eligibility for available integrated internal and external programs & services.
Develops, executes, and provides support for well-being programs & initiatives.
On behalf of the health plan, completes general outreach to members to support care compliance with recommended guidelines and program goals.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Associate's Degree
- Healthcare related field
Experience
2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Hlth & Wll Coach Cert
Preferred Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
- Healthcare related field
Experience
5-10 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer