Wellness Associate II, Geisinger Health Plan (Per Diem)

Geisinger; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a community health educator to provide screening and education services across Pennsylvania. The role involves developing wellness programs, managing outreach, and supporting community health initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field and have at least one year of relevant experience. This position requires flexibility in hours, including early mornings and weekends, and offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Collaborative and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a healthcare-related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Skills in computer literacy, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and wellness programs.
• Provide on-site screening support and education.
• Manage member communication and outreach.

Skills

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Healthcare-Related Field

Job description

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Our successful candidate will provide screening and education services throughout our community, focusing on members of all ages. This position involves participation in events across our Geisinger footprint in Northeast and Northcentral Pennsylvania. Work hours may vary, including early mornings, occasional weekends, and evenings.

Job Duties:

• Serve community or practice/facility-based population management initiatives, including on-site programs, screening services, fitness classes, evidence-based program facilitation, and program development for the wellness team and partners.
• Develop, oversee, and implement health and wellness programs at the facility and community initiatives.
• Design programs in collaboration with the facility, ensuring competencies, training, reporting, and documentation are met.
• Support regional teams, operations, and new program design and implementation.
• Create and utilize tools to evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs and manage outcomes.
• Report participation and outcomes quarterly to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present educational information aligned with the wellness program's mission and objectives.
• Provide on-site screening support and education as needed.
• Assist with programs, biometric screenings, and phlebotomy support based on skill set and background.
• Represent the facility at community and business events or coordinate such events.
• Manage member communication and outreach within the wellness program.
• Support regional teams and employers across the coverage area and explore strategic opportunities.
• Stay updated on employee wellness research, standards, and new developments.
• Research and develop new programs to meet population needs.
• Support reporting, data management, and outcomes tracking.
• Assist with policies related to wellness components.
• Learn new software applications and maintain databases.
• Coordinate record keeping and prepare reports as needed.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Health Services, Marketing, IT, and Sales.
• Manage calendars, promote activities with marketing, and coordinate onsite activities.
• Participate in committees to provide wellness expertise.
• Provide telephonic and onsite health coaching for lifestyle management programs as needed.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. The role requires compliance with all organizational policies and procedures. The outlined responsibilities are typical but not exhaustive.

Position Details:

This position involves community travel and varies in work hours, including early mornings, weekends, and evenings.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a Healthcare-Related Field (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of related work experience (Required)

Skills:

Computer literacy, critical thinking, interpersonal communication

Our Purpose & Values:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, members, students, colleagues, and communities.

• KINDNESS: We treat everyone as we wish to be treated.
• EXCELLENCE: We value colleagues who strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share knowledge to prepare caregivers for the future.
• INNOVATION: We seek new ways to improve care and services.
• SAFETY: We ensure a safe environment for all.

We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workplace, recognizing that varied backgrounds strengthen our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.