Health Screener, Independent Contractor

Assist Health Plan Advocate and make a difference in people’s health! We act as an advocate for employers and their employees with their health insurance benefits. Our Wellness team provides services such as biometric health screenings, health coaching, nicotine cessation assistance, and more.

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This is an exciting PRN role with flexibility to work as much or as little as you like. As a Health Screener, you will go onsite to our corporate clients’ and perform biometric health screenings for their employees. You will be the face of our organization and can help others by educating employees on healthy lifestyle choices. As an independent contractor, you can accept or decline available screening opportunities based on your schedule. We are in Grand Rapids, MI and travel to our office is required for pick-up and drop-off of screening supplies. Client travel is primarily in Michigan, with most in West Michigan. Availability of screening events varies throughout the year, so a consistent weekly schedule is not available. Events are staffed with a preference given to those willing to consistently perform screenings.

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Health Screening Event Duties

1. Perform biometric health screenings, including

   1. Finger poke – lipid panel and glucose

   2. Blood pressure check

   3. Height/weight measurement (BMI)

   4. Waist circumference

   5. Body fat percentage

   6. Nicotine test

2. Review events calendar and promptly communicate availability with the HPA Wellness Coordinator

3. Equipment pick-up, event station set-up, tear down, and return equipment to HPA office

Requirements

1. First Aid/CPR Certified

2. Medical background through education or work experience

3. Excellent communication skills and able to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds

4. Familiar with blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and BMI

5. Able to travel and work at our client companies’ locations

6. Must be a non-nicotine user

7. Able to lift 20 pounds

8. Reliable transportation

Preferred Skills/Experience

1. Medical certification such as RN, BSN, MA, LPN, CNA, Phlebotomist, or similar

2. Motivational interviewing

3. Nutrition/Fitness experience

4. Available for occasional overnight travel

5. Spanish speaking

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