Health Plan Senior Wellness Coordinator

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Wellness Specialist to support health plan members through one-on-one coaching and onsite wellness education focused on blood pressure management, cholesterol, exercise, stress management, and nutrition. You will help members pursue personalized wellness goals and develop engaging health education content.

The role is hybrid in Maricopa County with Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM hours and possible onsite visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Wellness, Health Promotion or related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of wellness programs and health coaching.
• Ability to travel throughout the Valley and work onsite as needed.
• Experience delivering health education presentations.

Responsibilities

• Leads facility-based wellness programs and content creation.
• Provides health coaching following ACSM guidelines or equivalent.
• Collaborates with HR for event coordination and engagement.
• Tracks participation and measures outcomes of wellness activities.

Skills

Wellness coaching

Health promotion

Public speaking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Wellness/Health Promotion or related field

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Banner Aetna-Care AdvocateTeam Work Shift: Day Job Category: Human Resources The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Wellness Specialist, you will support health plan members through one-on-one health coaching and onsite wellness education focused on blood pressure management, cholesterol, exercise, stress management, and nutrition. You will help members better understand healthy lifestyle choices and work toward their individual wellness goals. This role also involves compiling data, following up on previous wellness events, and developing health education presentations.

The ideal candidate will be based in Maricopa County, with a preferred background in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Nutrition, or a related field. This position is hybrid in Maricopa AZ. Your schedule will be Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM. Earlier times will be required for occasional onsite visits. CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VALLEY. CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN ARIZONA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BPN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs.

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position leads initiatives for the facility-based well-being programming, creates well-being content as a subject matter expert, and implements a wide range of health promotion activities for team members.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Develops health and wellness and incentive programs to help recruit and retain members in wellness events across and programming the facilities, groups, and enterprise.
2. Provides logistical support and well-being expertise to the coordinators and well-being program manager. Works closely with external wellness vendors participating in events. Acts as back up or extra support at events in the Phoenix area.
3. Guides the coordinators in programming for onsite facility outreach for the Enterprise. Tracks and analyze wellness program participation and outcomes and monitors effectiveness of activities.
4. Works closely with Banner Communication partners to develop targeted communication plans and presentations for team members and facility specific initiatives through digital, printed, and web-based communication vehicles.
5. Works independently under general supervision. Manages all aspects of the wellness programs at assigned facilities and holds responsibility for all related facility-based operations.
6. Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from activities and the job role, ensures risks associated are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled, follows written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for activities.
7. Assists members with individual goal setting, program design and education, providing health coaching following Certified Wellness Practitioner, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines, or similar accredited organization.
8. Collaborates with HR colleagues at assigned locations for coordination of events and feedback to ensure cohesive program delivery and high engagement.
9. Applies expert knowledge of policies, processes, industry practices, systems as it relates to wellness solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Strong knowledge of Wellness as normally obtained through a Bachelor's degree in Wellness, Health Promotion or related field and three years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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