Health Coach position at Highmark in Pittsburgh

Highmark is currently seeking to employ Health Coach on Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:31:50 GMT. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: I. GENERAL PURPOSE: * Primary nurse providing both health coaching and case management services to members across the continuum of health ranging from health promotion to end-of-life * Uses clinical and motivational interviewing skills to assess members' needs and establish mutually agreeable goals * Supports members in developing self-management skills and in...

Health Coach

Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Description: Highmark is currently seeking to employ Health Coach right now, this position will be placed in Pennsylvania. For complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. GENERAL PURPOSE:

• Primary nurse providing both health coaching and case management services to members across the continuum of health ran! ging from health promotion to end-of-life
• Uses clinical and motivational interviewing skills to assess members' needs and establish mutually agreeable goals
• Supports members in developing self-management skills and in adopting positive behavior changes
• Identifies and addresses barriers to member's adherence to standards of evidence-based medicine
• Helps members to coordinate care and navigate the healthcare system
• Identifies on-line, telephonic and community-based resources to assist members in achieving their personal health goals
• Handles inbound calls from members seeking assistance with acute symptoms, chronic conditions and/or health information on specific topics
• Proactively incorporates lifestyle improvement and prevention opportunities into member interventions.

Highmark is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) employer.

II. QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Q! ualifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse in t! he Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the state of West Virginia

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five years of any combination of clinical, case management and/or disease/condition management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Certification in Case Management
• Certification in Shared Decision Making

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills required. Experience in motivational interviewing preferred. Call center experience desirable.
• Strong clinical knowledge especially in prevalent chronic conditions
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Understanding of the role of lifestyle in disease processes

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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Highmark.

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This position starts available on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:31:50 GMT

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