Experienced Health Educator
Indianapolis, IN
Details
WebMD Health Services is currently experienced Health Educators for our
Indianapolis office. Degreed, experienced candidates with fitness or a
health/wellness discipline as well as candidates fluent in Spanish are needed. We
are seeking wellness coaches, Registered Dieticians, and candidates with CHES or
ACSM certifications. A full benefits package includes:
' Competitive Salary
' Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
' 401(k) Match
' Paid Holidays, Vacations and Sick Days ' Paid Certifications and Training '
Tuition Reimbursement
Summary:
Provide the proactive At-Risk Management component of the health management
program, In following the Transtheoretical stage of change model, provide
telephonic at-risk health education based upon information provided by
participants' completed health risk appraisal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1)
Perform telephonic at-risk health education based on participants'
completed health risk appraisal.
2)
Provide assessment of at-risk areas and provide referral to appropriate
resources.
3)
Understand and deliver client-centered coaching through a combination of
reflective listening and identification of readiness to change.
4)
Assist participants' progress through the stages of change for at-risk
behavior.
5)
Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to elicit behavior change and
reduce participant ambivalence
6)
Improve the health lifestyle behaviors and overall health of participants.
7)
Participate in collective record keeping which allows for continuity to
exist between multiple health education sessions.
8)
Work with the Fulfillment department in delivering specific, supplemental
health related materials to participants.
9)
Assist in the production of aggregate reports which incorporate the health
education calls made to clients' participants.
10)
Performs other, varied job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree in a health-related discipline. Other degrees will be
considered when presented in conjunction with relevant work experience in health
education. If not already certified, the Health Educator must achieve CHES or
certification directly related to their undergraduate/graduate field of study
within three months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current health education practices.
Knowledge of, and ability to apply Prochaska's Transtheoretical Stage of Change
model. Skills in the utilization of basic computer software applications.
Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Working and Environmental Conditions:
Work is normally performed in an office environment, including moderate noise
levels, moderate temperatures, and moderate lighting. Currently two shifts are
available:
'
Shift 1 - Monday through Thursday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Friday
11:00 am to 8pm
'
Shift 2 ' Tuesday through Thursday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and
Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Indianapolis, IN.