Health Educator - Center for Pelvic Wellness (Santa Monica)

Description

Reporting to the Practice Manager of the Pelvic Wellness Center in the Department of Urology, the Health Educator plays a pivotal role in supporting patients through evidence-based, client-centered coaching to help them achieve their health and wellness goals. The Health Educator will empower patients by facilitating behavioral change, mobilizing personal strengths, and providing access to appropriate resources. While not diagnosing or prescribing treatments, the Health Educator collaborates with the Pelvic Wellness clinical team to ensure alignment with medical treatment plans and assists patients in navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. This role is crucial in fostering patient engagement, satisfaction, and sustainable lifestyle changes to enhance overall well-being.

Salary Range: $78,500 - $163,600 annually

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, nutrition, psychology, kinesiology, public health, nursing, or a related field

• Completion of a health coaching certification program and exam from the National Society of Health Coaches (NHSC) or successful completion of a National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) approved training program

• Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with a patient population in varying degrees of health and effective communication with staff, faculty and the general public in conveying information to varying organizational levels.

• Ability to accept and carry out oral instructions accurately and work independently as well as a part of a team within a demanding environment.

• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks to completion and make decisions on which course to follow for a particular situation.

• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction and supervision.

Preferred:

• National board certification in health coaching from the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC); or a Board Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC) or a board certified Health and Wellness Nurse (HWNC-BC) from the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation

• At least 2-3 years of experience in health coaching, chronic pain management, patient education.

• Working knowledge of University policies and procedures to appropriately manage accounting systems, cashiering, risk management and personnel.

• Demonstrated skill and experience in developing Quality Improvement plans to include using the Lean Process (A3)

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