Bilingual (English/Spanish) Cardiac Rehab Intake Specialist - Contractor

About the role

Aviary Health is hiring a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Cardiac Rehab Intake Specialist to join our cardiac recovery program.

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial assessments for patients who are enrolling in our virtual cardiac recovery program.
• Educating patients on program benefits and the importance of risk factor modification.
• Coaching individuals through electronic (chat) messaging and video sessions.
• Problem-solving and supporting individuals' current and evolving goals.
• Adapting in-clinic best practices to a remote-care delivery model.
• Completing individualized treatment plans for patients starting the program to include: nutrition assessment, psychosocial assessment, fitness assessment, and co-morbidities assessment.
• Translating the latest up-to-date, evidence-based best practices for chronic condition management into a relatable and empowering approach.
• Motivating and encouraging patients during initial visits.

Requirements

• A basic understanding of cardiac procedures and medications.
• Reviewing medical history.
• Goal setting and motivational interviewing for special populations.
• A basic understanding of clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• A degree in a health-related field.
• Experience with counseling or education of disease management in a medical setting as well as recent nutrition and exercise trends.
• A passion and enthusiasm for helping people change their lives.
• A diversity- and inclusion-first mindset.
• A detail-oriented and team-first mindset.
• A resourceful nature, and creativity to help people engage in their health.

Skills

• Familiarity with managing cardiac conditions, CHF, other chronic conditions, smoking cessation, women's health, substance abuse, mental health, or recent nutrition, and exercise trends.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (a huge plus).

Benefits

• This is a 1099 Contractor position only.