HEALTH COACH ASST-WEIGHT MGMT - HEART CLINIC ARKANSAS-KANIS - FULL TIME

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HEALTH COACH ASST-WEIGHT MGMT - HEART CLINIC ARKANSAS-KANIS - FULL TIME','Full-time','Professional Non-Clinical','FULL TIME','FULL TIME','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK-HEART CLINIC ARKANSAS','','!*!In accordance with the CHI St. Vincent Health System mission and core values, the Weight Management Program Coach will provide coordination of the weight management program utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment, and people skills.  The Weight Management Program Coach uses good communication skills, patient education skills, teamwork, meets practice guidelines, and follows clinic specific policies and regulatory standards, under the supervision of clinic administration.


Essential Functions:

 



General Care
Uses appropriate knowledge and skills in the care & interaction with customers.
Performs care according to hospital / departmental policies & procedures.
 

Patient Care
Assists physician and nurse in administration of the weight management program according to clinic policy and procedures.
Is the subject matter expert on the weight loss program.
Accurately records information on patients.
Attentively listens to patient’s complaints and incorporates them into the record.
Calls attention of physician and/or nurse to special needs of patient.
Provides educational presentations to groups of patients and individual patients.
Provides support and encouragement to patients.
Schedules patient appointments for the weight loss program.
 
 

Teaching and Communication
Assists physician in education of patient and significant others.
Identifies the patient’s and significant other’s knowledge base, ability and readiness to learn based on their developmental age.
Adjusts training to meet needs of learner, using outside resources as necessary and appropriate.
Distributes appropriate information and training to patients and significant other on a timely basis.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and employee information and records.
Documents patient education in the patient care record.
Attends all mandatory education each year.
Identifies and implements educational opportunities for staff and self.
Identifies self and role to all customers.
Utilize conflict resolution skills.
Communicates in a positive, professional manner when relating to others.
 

Stewardship
Is honest in using hospital and clinical resources
Uses time wisely in completing job assignments.
Utilizes appropriate controls over cash handling and inventory.
 

','!*!MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:     High School Diploma required.
 
Experience:   No experience required. Nutrition and/or healthcare experience preferred.
 
Physical Requirements: This job requires, at various times, the following physical activities; climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing, sometimes exerting in excess of 20-100 pounds of force.  The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform daily activities.  May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals), and infectious diseases.
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Skills:  Demonstrates communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing. Public speaking is required. A positive and supportive attitude is required. Ability to perform multiple tasks, often under stress.  Appropriately applies knowledge, training and skills in the care and education of patients.  Utilize good organizational skills.  Keyboarding skills preferred.  Successfully completed BLS. Must work closely with physicians and nurses as part of the care team. Cash handling and inventory control required. ','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','1800000073','CHI St. Vincent','HEALTH COACH ASST-WEIGHT MGMT - HEART CLINIC ARKANSAS-KANIS - FULL TIME

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