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Health Educator- Wellness Worker- North Central Region

Labcorp · Plainfield, IL · $45.00–$50.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Jan 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped someone change a habit. What approach worked?

What they are checking: Whether they use motivational, client-led counseling rather than telling people what to do.

Tell me about a time you had to keep a long line of people moving without making anyone feel rushed.

What they are checking: Whether they balance efficiency with warmth when each one-on-one is only five to ten minutes.

What would you do

Someone's glucose result is very high and they seem unaware of it. What do you say and do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize when to urge follow-up with a doctor instead of offering nutrition tips alone.

A participant says their BMI result is wrong and insulting because they lift weights. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they handle defensiveness with respect and explain the limits of BMI honestly.

How do you protect a participant's privacy at a busy on-site screening event?

What they are checking: Whether they take health information privacy seriously even in a crowded workplace setting.

This role covers events across the North Central region. How do you handle travel, early starts and changing locations?

What they are checking: Whether they are realistic about the travel and irregular scheduling that comes with field wellness work.

About the work

A participant's LDL is 175 and their blood pressure is 142 over 92. How would you explain those numbers in a five-minute conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain risk clearly and calmly without diagnosing, within the short window the event allows.

What is the difference between HDL and LDL, and how would you explain it to someone with no health background?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn lab terms into plain language a worried employee will actually remember.

How do you decide which one or two behavior changes to suggest when someone has several results out of range?

What they are checking: Whether they practice brief intervention well, picking actionable steps rather than overwhelming the person.

As a Registered Dietitian, where is the line between general nutrition guidance and medical advice in this role?

What they are checking: Whether they know their scope of practice in a screening context and refer appropriately.

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The full job description

As published by Labcorp.

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 • 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: 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. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here . Application window will close 5/1/2026. https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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. A dditionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement .

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