Medical Assistant Health Coach
Job Title : Medical Assistant Health Coach
Location : Columbia, SC 29203 (onsite)
Duration : 5 months assignment with possible extensions
Shift : 8am-4 : 30pm Monday to Friday
Payrate : $18 / hr
Responsibilities :
- 50% Provides health coaching or intervention telephonically or in person for assigned health programs. Utilizes all data systems containing patient information and documents information appropriately.
- 30% Assists with the identification of areas for which there is a need for health management programs. Monitors quality indicators and develops programs to positively impact areas where improvement is warranted.
Develops patient / provider educational materials for members / providers.
10% Assists with implementation of health management activities / programs for membership. Facilitates program to participants and focuses emphasis on medium-risk patients.
Follows / updates established procedures. May conduct research and analysis of reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
10% Assists with the development of strategies to increase effectiveness of and participation in health management programs.
Establishes / maintains effective communications with provider network, group, representatives, and members.
Required Education : Associate Degree in Medical Assisting OR successful completion of post-secondary Medical Assistant Program.
Required Work Experience : 2+ years of clinical experience.
Required Training : Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant through American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).
Languages : English