Certified Health Coach - Remote

Lensa; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital health company is seeking a Health Coach to improve individual and population health. The role involves engaging with members to promote better health and requires strong communication skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and be flexible with shifts. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to making health care more accessible.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of health coaching experience may substitute for a degree.
• 1-2 years of related experience, preferably in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Participate in telephonic engagement and coaching calls.
• Coordinate delivery of services with a multidisciplinary care team.
• Track members' progress and evaluate program efficacy.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.

Job Summary

Start Date: Monday, June 9th, 2025

Shift: Monday - Friday: Must be open to any shift between 10:30am – 8pm CST. It is required to work every fourth Saturday from 8:00am-4:30pm CST.

Training: 6 weeks of training from 8am – 4:30pm CST. Attendance is mandatory for all training days.

Compensation: Hourly Rate: $21.50 or $25 including certification through NBC-HWC or CHES only.

The Health Coach is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for improving individual health and wellness, as well as the overall health of a client's population. The role involves engaging and supporting members to improve lifestyles and behaviors, reducing risk factors, and promoting better health. The Health Coach reports to an Operations Coach Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in telephonic engagement and coaching calls to inform, enroll, and support program participants.
• Coordinate delivery of services with a multidisciplinary care team, including nurses, pharmacists, and vendors.
• Support operational tasks to meet organizational customer requirements.
• Adhere to schedules and caseloads, which may vary between 1:1 or team-based models.
• Attend daily and monthly meetings to share updates and insights.
• Track members' progress and evaluate program efficacy.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand instructions and respond to inquiries effectively.
• Enthusiastic and motivational approach to encouraging behavior change.
• Willingness to learn motivational interviewing techniques.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field (e.g., Psychology, Nutrition, Exercise Science).
• 2+ years of health coaching experience may substitute for a degree.
• 1-2 years of related experience, preferably in customer service.
• Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage telephonic communication and software navigation simultaneously.
• Knowledge of lifestyle topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and sleep.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to schedule changes.
• Hard-wired internet connection required; WIFI not permitted.

Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other protected status under law.