Health Care Coach, Chronic Disease

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform the duties required to promote healthy lifestyle changes in clients with chronic conditions, through education on the disease process, exercise, and nutrition. Instruct clients in their home to facilitate the learning process in a more relaxed setting.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a community health worker. Some general office experience required.

Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

• Ability to implement a plan of care as devised by MD and RN.
• Strong decision making and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Requires good written communication and organizational skills.
• Communicates effectively with health center team and clients.
• Exhibits excellent mentality.
• Good computer skills including the use of word processing and e-mail software.

Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.

CPR certification

• Schedules and visits clients diagnosed with a chronic disease to assess their environment, needs, and available support. Completes accurate documentation and provides follow-up information to the provider regarding the visit.
• Provides clients with educational materials and answers questions.
• Schedules provider appointments; makes emergency home visit to monitor patients.
• Delivers prescriptions and food vouchers to clients' homes.
• Responsible for filing appropriate documentation in client files; monitors and maintains patient tracking system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Participate in community health fairs.
• Maintains accurate log.

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