Health Coach (Foreign Medical Grads Welcome)

Job Description

Job Description
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