Health Coach (Foreign Medical Grads Welcome)

Tru Medical Management

Health Coach (Foreign Medical Grads Welcome)

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Tru Medical is seeking a compassionate and motivated Health Coach to join our care team. In this role, you’ll support a panel of patients in achieving their health-related SMART goals through personalized education, motivation, and collaboration with their healthcare providers.

    Key Responsibilities

    Support patients between visits by reviewing care plans, providing education, and identifying treatment barriers to achieve or maintain control of their chronic conditions like Hypertension, Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease etc.

    Enroll patients in the Health Coaching Program and explain how the program supports their care.

    Educate patients on chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and more using approved materials.

    Use motivational interviewing to help patients set and track SMART health goals.

    Develop and update care plans in the EMR (eClinicalWorks).

    Monitor progress and adjust goals based on patient outcomes.

    Collaborate with providers and care teams through regular meetings.

    Encourage follow-up appointments and adherence to self-care routines.

    Participate in ongoing training and report on program metrics.

    Experience/qualifications:

    1+ year in a similar role preferred (e.g., Medical Assistants, LPNs)

    No experience required with a completed Medical Doctorate (international degrees accepted)

    Education:

    Medical Assistant certification preferred

    Completion of a Health Coach program preferred

    High school diploma or equivalent required

    Skills:

    Knowledge of chronic disease management

    Motivational interviewing skills

    Proficient with computers and data entry

    Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    Team player with a growth mindset

    Benefits

    Performance-based bonuses

    Paid time off and holiday pay

    Ongoing training and development

    401(k) plan

    Opportunities for career advancement

    Schedule

    8-hour shifts (8:50am-5pm), full-time or part-time

    Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to our office in Brooklyn, NY 11206