Nicotine Cessation Specialist jobs in United States
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Humana · 1 day ago

Nicotine Cessation Specialist

Humana is a health-focused organization committed to helping individuals achieve their best health. The Nicotine Cessation Specialist will engage with callers seeking assistance in quitting tobacco or nicotine use, providing coaching and resources to support their wellness journey.

Health CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceVenture Capital
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Answers incoming Quit line calls from those wishing to stop nicotine use
Completes all screening tool questions with appropriate information
Provides coaching to review results of screening, support of goal setting with a focus on personalized lifestyle health improvement of the beneficiary
Distributes cessation reference materials to those incoming callers desiring this information
Delivers appropriate referral information regarding local cessation treatment programs, mailed materials available, and local referrals for health-related treatment
Follows policy and procedures for the Quit line process
Actively participates in updating tobacco and vaping cessation information, as it becomes available
Complete beneficiary contact on those messages left on the answering system during unmanned call times or high-volume call periods
Coordination of Humana Military health and well-being programs, services, tools, and resources
Participates in continuing educational training offered by appropriate sources to keep up with the most recent tobacco and vaping cessation information

Qualification

HealthWellness coachingCustomer service experienceMotivational InterviewingBilingual in Spanish/EnglishDiscussion facilitatorEmpathyOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Our Department of Defense Contract requires U.S. citizenship for this position
Successfully receive interim approval for government security clearance (NBIS - National Background Investigation Services, previously known as eQIP - Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing)
HGB is not authorized to do work in Puerto Rico per our government contract. We are not able to hire candidates that are currently living in Puerto Rico
Must be a non-smoker/non-vaping
Must have 3 or more years' experience in health and wellness coaching, or customer service with health coaching experience
Must have the flexibility to work any 8 hour shift between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday – Friday
Must be able to work 8 - 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday - Friday during the training period
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage deadlines, multiple tasks, and priorities simultaneously
Ability to serve as a discussion facilitator for beneficiary behavior change, and/or educator

Preferred

Bachelor's degree
A degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Education and Promotion, Social Work or other Human Services field preferred
Bilingual in Spanish / English with the ability to read, write and speak fluently without limitations or assistance
Motivational Interviewing coaching experience

Benefits

Medical
Dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance

Company

Humana is a health insurance provider for individuals, families, and businesses.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$13.07B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B

Leadership Team

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Jim Rechtin
CEO and President
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Colin Drylie
Senior Vice President, Experience Transformation
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