Health Educator- Wellness Worker- North Central Region
Labcorp
Application
Details
Posted: 31-Jan-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Part-time
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 253613_1016
About:
Labcorp Employer Services (LES) is a leading provider of biometric testing services, population health and comprehensive workforce wellness strategies. These services are performed by a network of LES personnel located throughout the country.
Our model of health education is to engage, educate and empower employees to make healthier lifestyle decisions. LES believes Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) are one of the most qualified health professionals to counsel employees on their biometric screening results and help them gain a clearer understanding of their health risks and what they can do about them.
Summary:
Health educators will be responsible for reviewing participants? biometric screening results (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose, blood pressure, and body composition), as well as providing general information about health and nutrition during an optional 5 to 10 minute one-on-one.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Review and explain participants? screening results (height, weight, BMI, body fat percentage, waist measurement, blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and glucose).
Proficiency in providing brief interventions aimed to help participants to understand what actionable behaviors can influence their health in an appropriate way
Provide appropriate health recommendations to participants as needed
Keep records of interactions with screening participants as directed by Labcorp Program Manager
Qualifications and Requirements:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with experience in health psychology and motivational interviewing
Knowledge of HIPPA and OSHA
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Basic tablet and computer skills
Must have a reliable form of transportation
Must be willing and able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
Must be at least 18 or older
Pay Range:
$45 - $50 per hour
All job offers will be based on a candidate?s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
Benefits:
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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