Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful:

To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

AccessHealth is a program to assist qualifying low-income adults without health insurance in Anderson County. AccessHealth brings together a network of healthcare providers and community agencies to ensure that those in underserved communities have access to high quality of care in the right place at the right time. The role of the Health Coach is to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

The Health Coach is to conduct outreach on specific populations as identified by the Healthy Outcomes Plan or Population Health initiatives; implement strategies to promote, maintain and improve individual health; and reach defined or targeted outcomes. The Health Coach provides care management in a variety of settings to include inpatient/bedside, medical homes/PCP, community, video visits and/or home visits. Care management will include a variety of issues, both clinical and nonclinical.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and implements processes and procedures for effective patient outreach and care coordination across the continuum.
• Provides social support by conducting health assessments, acting as a patient advocate and coordinating participation in health and social services programs or providing information on available resources.
• Assists the patient in utilizing appropriate and available resources when necessary.
• Coordinates care with physician practice personnel, AnMed Departments, and/or internal/external resources as identified.
• Assist patients in compliance with health screenings, maintaining/keeping office appointments and compliance with a course of therapy for identified chronic conditions.
• Assists in the transition of care from inpatient or ED visit, communicating with both the patient and family, and provider post-discharge.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or possess a GED.
• LPN with current SC license or CMA certification by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), or American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• Any combination of three years’ health/social service experience and/or education.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish or professional working proficiency in Spanish.

Benefits*

• Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings.
• Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning.
• Free Financial Counseling.
• Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Development.
• For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits

*Varied benefits packages are available for positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher.