Healthcare - Health Educator I

MAX BILL RATE IS $25/HR.
CANDIDATE DOES NOT NEED TO BE LOCATED IN ILLINOIS
• Will this role be fully remote? Yes
• Are there any specific locations the candidates should be in? No
• What is the expected schedule (include dates/time) 8-5 weekdays, 1 hr lunch
• What are the day to day job duties? Making outbound calls to schedule members for annual well visits.
• Top Skills Required: Experience with self-motivated outbound calling
• Required Education/Certification(s): None
• Required Years of Experience: 2
• What IT equipment is required (laptop, monitor(s), docking stations, etc.)? Computer and monitor, headset or other means of making phone calls via computer
• Is there potential for this to extend past 4 months or convert to an FTE? Not at this time




Summary: Develop, implement and evaluate health education programs for members within the network and within the community. Provide oversight and assistance to providers in meeting health education contract requirements. Additionally functions in a lead role over health educators and make administrative decisions as delegated. Essential Functions: • Act as a resource to the health educators in the resolution of issues that may arise during the implementation of any intervention protocol. • Make administrative decisions in the absence of the director or manager. • Design, implement, and evaluate health education interventions to meet the needs of the targeted population based on priorities established by the department and current contracts. • Conduct population specific, geographic specific and member specific needs assessments as required and as requested by contract. • Act as a lead in the development of internal resources in collaboration with the Resource Specialist as identified within the annual work plan. • Identify and evaluate health education services within the community. • Use this information to extend resources to members by assisting with the development of referral agreements. Function as a liaison to internal departments, community-based organizations, social service agencies, and public health departments as assigned to ensure that Molina resource information is current and available. • Provide input on the design and functionality of all utilized databases. • Attend work group meetings for maintenance and coordination issues. • Coordinate the health education services assessment of IPAs and medical groups as required and collaborate with QI on oversight. • Perform other duties as assigned including the submission of all required monthly reports. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to abide by Molina’s policies • Maintain regular attendance based on agreed-upon schedule • Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) • Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers Required Education: Master’s degree required or equivalent experience or certification of specialization in patient education (such as CDE). Required Experience: 0-2 years of experience working with culturally diverse and low-income populations within a managed care setting. Supervisory experience required.