Health Coach

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Welcome to one of the toughest and most fulfilling ways to help people, including yourself. We offer the latest tools, most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless opportunities for advancement. Join us and start doing your life's best work.SM

Get ready to impact health care - one member at a time. As a Health Coach, you'll establish personal wellness plans focused on instituting healthier lifestyle patterns for our members. You'll improve you own career outlook, too. That's because UnitedHealth Group has an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. This is an inspiring job at a truly inspired organization where you will have the opportunity to help millions live healthier lives.

Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 10:30am - 7:00pm EST.

We offer 1 week of paid training.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist clients in creating healthy goals for their personal health & wellness programs
Deliver effective telephonic coaching in a manner that promotes behavior change
Adapt telephonic coaching and education methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural and age-specific needs of each client

In this role, you will need to be flexible and adaptable. You'll be supporting a variety of populations with a wide range of health challenges. Key here will be your ability to influence and help positively change your clients' daily routines and habits is a key to your success in this role.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in nursing, health education, nutrition, exercise physiology or a closely related field
2+ years of experience in direct education and/or coaching individuals for disease prevention, health promotion and behavior change
Certification in a nationally recognized coaching program or the ability to complete certification by the end of the first year of employment
Basic knowledge of disease prevention (cardiovascular and diabetes) and basic understanding of exercise principles, nutrition and weight management
Intermediate level of proficiency in PC-based word processing and database documentation (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Internet)

Telecommuting Requirements:

Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to demonstrate insight into human behavior and to communicate and interact with individuals at varying levels of skill and education preparation
Willingness to teach, learn and be open to new and innovative ways of delivering prevention lifestyle intervention services
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 10 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near - obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, Military families and Veterans wherever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.SM

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $20.77 - $36.88. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $22.93 - $40.58. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Summary
Company name: UnitedHealth Group
Remote job title: Health Coach