Wellness Coordinator - Topeka, KS
Healthstat, Inc

Job Info

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Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.

ABOUT THE JOB

Facilitate, develop, monitor, and report on health and wellness programs that complement the Health and Wellness Clinic. The Wellness Coordinator will present information about how to improve health, prevent disease, and modify health behaviors to individual patients through one-on-one health coaching, as well as to client groups. In addition, the Wellness Coordinator will serve to coordinate efforts among all client vendors to provide cohesiveness of services and to better engage the client population. He or she will also be responsible for creating and writing educational materials, conducting meetings, and planning informative, interesting, and effective challenges, campaigns, and programs. These duties are carried out for a specific client at its various locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and promote health and wellness programs that emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyles. The programs will include step-by-step implementation plans, program details, resources needed, goals for success, and all tools needed to successfully complete the program
• Plans and implements creative approaches to employee participation and engagement to improve employee health and well-being
• Conducts and analyzes annual employee needs and interests surveys and develops action-oriented recommendations, and implements the same upon approval by the organization
• Develop and implement programs to improve well-being of client population
• Plan and/or assist with client wellness fairs including speakers, health-related demonstrations, displays, and video materials provided by local agencies, insurance carriers, local/regional agencies, hospitals, and other resources
• Engages with employees on a regular basis to promote, encourage, and support healthy lifestyle behaviors
• Review client HRA information, as applicable, and consult on wellness information, compliance program design, and effectiveness of wellness programs
• Work with others to identify new opportunities for wellness events, such as creation of walking groups, team events, challenges, campaigns
• Perform research on relevant topics in health promotion and disease prevention
• Keep current on trends in well-being initiatives by developing a network of resources and contacts for the employee population
• Prepare and distribute a list of available community health agencies, hotlines for drug/alcohol abuse, abuse, and crisis intervention to be available to and used by the on-site clinic providers in their contacts with patients
• Coordinate efforts with other vendors (carriers, EAP, etc.) to inform client population of all available resources
• Contribute to and maintain the database to stay current on new, innovative techniques to promote health, wellness, and chronic disease prevention and management
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in health education, health promotion, exercise science, nutrition, psychology, or other health-related subject and at least 2+ years of experience in developing, monitoring, measuring, communicating, and reporting on health- related topics and programs or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and regulations. Experience creating wellness program materials, particularly in employer-based settings. Experience working as a health and wellness coach or integrating wellness/fitness initiatives into the culture of an organization.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated competence in multi-tasking
• Experience leading and developing presentations. High energy personal style and aptitude for process-oriented thinking
• Track record of consistent, stable employment along with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Demonstrated passion for health and wellness
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products

Pay Range: $24.00-30.00/hr

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level.

We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.

Marathon Benefits Summary

We believe in empowering teammates to do their best work and build better healthcare. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Eligibility is based on 24/hr week.

• Health and Well-Being: Free Marathon membership for in person and virtual care, employer paid life and disability insurance, and choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident and hospitalization plans. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Financial Support: Competitive compensation, 401k match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more, holiday schedule

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