Health Plan Senior Wellness Coordinator

bannerhealth; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Wellness Specialist to lead facility-based wellness programs and deliver health coaching to plan members. You will develop education content, track participation, and collaborate with HR and external vendors to run engaging wellness events across the Valley.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Wellness or related field and 3 years of experience, with hybrid work in Maricopa County. Travel across the valley is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Wellness, Health Promotion or related field with 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility-based wellness initiatives and develop well-being content as a subject matter expert.
• Implement health promotion activities for team members and track participation.
• Coordinate with HR and external vendors for events and presentations.
• Develop targeted communications and educational materials for wellness programs.
• Provide health coaching and support members in achieving wellness goals.
• Ensure risk and compliance policies are followed in wellness activities.
• Collaborate with local teams to ensure cohesive program delivery.

Skills

Health coaching

Wellness program management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

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.

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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