Bilingual Health Coach — Chronic Care & Wellness

Trinity Health; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Health Educator to partner with health plan members, physicians, and office staff. You will advise on healthy lifestyles, identify risk factors, and motivate clients to improve chronic condition outcomes.

You will discuss Medicare STARS, HEDIS, and HCC with providers, using motivational interviewing to overcome barriers and create personalized wellness plans. Strong collaboration across departments ensures quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Education, or related field required.
• Three years in health promotion or chronic illness management.
• Knowledge of smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, prenatal care, stress reduction.
• Proficiency in statistics, word processing, spreadsheets and data handling.
• Ability to work independently and build positive relationships.
• Experience in quality and/or data analysis.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel on healthy lifestyle requirements and wellness plans.
• Identify health risk factors and manage chronic illness with clients.
• Motivate clients to reach health goals and monitor progress.
• Explain Medicare STARS, HEDIS, and HCC with provider staff.
• Coordinate services with health-related departments for optimal care.

Skills

Communication

Motivational interviewing

Data analysis

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Education, or related field

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in CA may substitute for degree

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a Health Educator to partner with health plan members, physicians, and office staff. You will advise on healthy lifestyles, identify risk factors, and motivate clients to improve chronic condition outcomes.

You will discuss Medicare STARS, HEDIS, and HCC with providers, using motivational interviewing to overcome barriers and create personalized wellness plans. Strong collaboration across departments ensures quality patient care.