Health Coach (Dental Department)

Job description

Description DESCRIPTION: Under the direct supervision of the Health Education Supervisor in collaboration with clinical care managers, the Health Coach helps patients navigate health systems, overcome barriers to care and access quality care. Provides a variety of services such as patient counseling, treatment adherence, assessments, navigation, and transportation coordination as appropriate. Identifies and assists patients with their health needs, but also recognizes when a clinical intervention from other staff members is necessary. The Health Coach functions as an integrated member of the healthcare team responsible for coordinating activities to provide patient centered care. The coach will work with the healthcare team to provide guidance, support, and care coordination, collaborating with staff and community agencies to address barriers to patient wellness. This position supports the organization's mission, vision, and values through excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide care navigation to patients identified by clinical provider: facilitating access to...