Medical Assistant Health Coach Needed (Columbia, SC)
BCBS SC (Columbia, SC)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Onsite Interviews
Contract with potential for Fulltime employment when/if position becomes available
Send resumes to: sakthi@spectraforce.com
Duties:
Assists with health management activities/programs for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (BCBSSC) and/or Blue Choice members.
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).
Experience:
Patient education concerning chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. 2 plus years of clinical experience including acute care setting (inpatient hospital). Must possess basic computer skills, able to navigate to Word, Outlook and filter Excel spreadsheets.
Education: (Preferred but not required) Associate Degree in Medical Assisting OR successful completion of post-secondary Medical Assistant Program.
Required Training: Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant through American Medical Technologists (AMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).
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.
