Health And Wellness Promotion Coordinator

0.75 FTE - Shifts Vary

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance  
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, community education, or related field
• Minimum three years’ experience working in a healthcare or community health environment
• Knowledge of learning processes and application to health education curriculum
• Project management skills and ability to prioritize assignments to meet organizational and department objectives
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, and decision-making to achieve goals
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with OMC employees and community partners; must be equally effective working independently or on a team
• Experience with marketing account management and program development in a healthcare and business environment
• Experience with promotion within a healthcare and business environment
• Presentation and team facilitation experienced required
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and behavior change theories
• Wellness coaching and motivational interviewing skills desired; wellness coach certification ideal
• Computer skills to include but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; ability to learn computer apps
• Wellness-minded and role model for healthy living

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops goals, makes recommendations, and implements plans for health promotion efforts that are consistent with the strategic initiatives and mission of OMC.
• Responsible for leading the strategic planning of OMComplete Wellness.
• Responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of OMC wellness initiatives and activities throughout the year including but not limited to the annual employee wellness/benefits fair. Position will work with OMC’s community outreach coordinator and patient education program coordinator.
• Works in collaboration with employee health nurse and occupational health to determine employee and corporate needs related to wellness.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the marketing/communication plan for OMC wellness program. Responsible for e-mail Health and Wellness newsletter for OMC staff and patients.
• Provides one-on-one wellness counseling and health education for employees as appropriate; directing individuals to appropriate programs and services such as screenings, coaching, fitness, weight loss, active transportation, etc..
• Responsible for building partnerships in the community to strengthen the OMC Wellness program.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives related to wellness.
• Participates as a member of the Olmsted County Wellness Works Steering Committee.
• Participates in grant writing for funding of programs as necessary.
• Represents OMC during community events and speaking engagements.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism in community with clinicians and other staff.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
• Other duties as assigned.