Wellness Coach - Full-Time

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Clinton, IA

About The Position

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by improving self-management abilities which enhance the overall health and well-being of the patient/clients we serve.

Requirements

Ability to communicate well orally and in writing; via phone, email and face to face; establish rapport with clients/patients.
Self starter; able to initiate and direct own activities in an organized manner, and make decisions within the framework of the responsibility and authority of the job.
Ability to teach group classes or conduct individual consultations.
Ability to drive a car.
Working knowledge of principles in adult education, health education and wellness concepts required.
Bachelor's degree in health Promotion or an Allied Health Field, with course work specific to health promotion and population management required.
Must currently be credentialed in one of the below or obtain within 18 months of hire: 1) Current Coach certificate through WellCoaches or equivalent organization 2) Completion of the ICC (Iowa Chronic Care Consortium) Clinical Health Coach Training Program/Performance Evaluation
Also, must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within the first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver health risk appraisals
Analyze data from health risk appraisals and biometric testing
Conduct one on one consultations (wellness coaching) for health improvement
Create, organize and conduct health education programs
Collaborate with other health experts and employer groups
Ability to utilize behavioral interviewing tactics
Execute incentive program management for companies
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
Evaluate program metrics specific to employer groups
Use of Microsoft office programs