Health Coach - Remote

Lensa; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital health company is seeking a Health Coach to improve individual health and wellness. The role involves engaging members, providing coaching, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team. Flexibility in shifts is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage and support members in improving lifestyles and behaviors.
• Provide individualized behavior change coaching.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to inspire members to change behaviors positively

Willingness to learn motivational interviewing coaching techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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: Training will be a duration of 6 weeks from 8am – 4:30pm CST. Due to the structured training schedule, new hires are unable to miss any days of training.

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

The Health Coach is part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for improving individual health and wellness and the overall health status of a client's population. The role involves engaging and supporting members in improving lifestyles and behaviors that risk developing chronic or disease conditions, acting as a positive change agent to promote healthier behaviors and reduce risk factors. Supervised by an Operations Coach Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in telephonic engagement (inbound and outbound) to inform and enroll eligible participants in the program.
• Provide individualized behavior change coaching to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors and promote healthier habits.
• Follow up with members who are enrolled in coaching but do not have scheduled calls.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, and external vendors.
• Support operational activities to meet customer requirements.
• Adhere to schedules and manage caseloads effectively.
• Participate in meetings to share updates and insights.
• Track members' progress and evaluate program efficacy.

Skills/Attributes

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand directions and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to inspire members to change behaviors positively.
• Willingness to learn motivational interviewing coaching 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 relevant experience, preferably in customer service.
• Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage telephonic communication while navigating software platforms.
• 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 and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status.