Primary Care Coach, BHMG Endocrinology, FT, Shift Varies
About The Position
The BHMG Primary Care Coach acts as a liaison between patients, physicians and the care team of the Baptist Health Medical Group. This position assists patients and their families by providing care management, ensuring timely consultations and diagnostic appointments, providing educational information regarding diagnosis, treatment, community resources, referrals and any other assistance needed in order to ensure patients are receiving the maximum benefits from medical care. In collaboration with the patient's primary care provider, the Primary Care Coach will assist patients with basic health education regarding chronic diseases, finding ways to take their daily medications, increase their physical activity, set and meet goals to improve their health.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent training or experience required.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Must be a professional, detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Confidentiality a must.
- Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certification preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification preferred.
- Experience in Electronic Medical Record systems preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Completion of BHMG Health Coach educational program and passing test, within 6 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians, and the care team of the Baptist Health Medical Group.
- Assists patients and their families by providing care management.
- Ensures timely consultations and diagnostic appointments.
- Provides educational information regarding diagnosis, treatment, community resources, and referrals.
- Provides any other assistance needed to ensure patients are receiving the maximum benefits from medical care.
- Assists patients with basic health education regarding chronic diseases.
- Helps patients find ways to take their daily medications.
- Encourages patients to increase their physical activity.
- Helps patients set and meet goals to improve their health.
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
