Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

HEALTH COACH

Name: _________________________

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

1. Assist with referral tracking and feedback.
2. Assist with performance improvement and data management
3. Process enrollment/discharge/transfer forms
4. Provide assistance with enabling services such as transportation, food, housing, etc.
5. Reminding enrollees regarding keeping appointments, filling prescriptions, follow-up on self-management goals, etc.
6. Requesting and sending medical records for care coordination
7. Coordinates team based care to provide health services to individuals, families, and/or their communities through effective partnerships with patients, their caregivers and their physician.
8. Assisting with touches and researching and follow-up on preventative tests
9. Provide training and technical assistance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education-High School Diploma

License-if applicable

Credentials-if applicable

Experience-3-5 year experience in clinical or community health setting preferred previous hospital or clinic based experience. Strong Excel experience preferred.

SPECIAL:

PATIENT CONTACT: Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

TYPING: Minimal

MACHINE OPERATION: Computer for entry or retrieval of data, copy machine, 10 key calculator, typewriter.

PHYSICAL:

STANDING: Minimal periods, but must be able to sit for long periods of time for reviewing of charts.

WALKING: Must be able to walk quickly to all areas of the hospital and occasionally to physician offices.

LIFTING: Minimal - light loads (no more than 15 lbs).

VISUAL: Must have good acuity to review medical records, occurrence forms, computer screens, manuals, and other tools used in job performance.

HEARING: Audio reception essential for effective understanding and communication with hospital staff and outside agencies.

SPEAKING: Must have the ability to orally speak for effective communication with hospital staff and outside agencies

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