Health Educator (Remote)

Molina Healthcare•Long Beach, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Health Educator supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of Health Plan Health Education programs. This role assists with identifying health education program needs and researches and develops health education and disease management materials. Under the direction of Quality Improvement Leadership, the Health Educator ensures the maintenance of programs for members in accordance with prescribed quality standards, including conducting data collection, reporting, and monitoring. Under the direction of the Manager, Health Education, the position is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and management of Molina Healthcare Health Education programs. This includes researching, developing, and implementing health education and disease management materials in collaboration with Molina Communications and other Quality Improvement (QI) staff. The Health Educator assists with identifying health education program needs based on member needs and quality improvement initiatives, and makes recommendations for translation and facilitation of work when approved. The role involves reviewing and updating materials and programs as needed, such as preventive care guidelines, incentive packets, the Molina Healthcare Plan website, and communications to providers. The Health Educator successfully engages members in health promotion through direct member calls and coordinates member care from call tracking boxes and Health Education voicemail, connecting members to appropriate programs and resources. The position may also serve as the Molina Healthcare QI representative at various external activities, including Immunization, EPSDT, Chronic Condition Collaborative, and other work group meetings as assigned. They may work with various grant recipients, state, and local entities focused on improving the health of Molina members, such as STEPS, the WISE Grant, and Healthy People-Healthy Communities. Additionally, the Health Educator participates in QI planning and project work to further QI goals (e.g., HEDIS activities, strategic planning, and special projects) and demonstrates flexibility and a positive outlook regarding changes.

Requirements

Associate degree in health-related area or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
2 years’ experience in Health Education.
Adaptability and flexibility to change/ responsive to new ideas and approaches.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Health Education, Health Promotion or Public Health.
Managed Care experience.
Knowledge of the Medicaid population.

Responsibilities

Supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of Health Plan Health Education programs.
Assists with identifying health education program needs.
Researches and develops health education and disease management materials.
Ensures maintenance of programs for members in accordance with prescribed quality standards including conducting data collection, reporting, and monitoring.
Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and management of Molina Healthcare Health Education programs.
Researches, develops, and implements health education and disease management materials, in collaboration with Molina Communications and other Quality Improvement (QI) staff.
Assists with identifying health education program needs based on member needs and quality improvement initiatives.
Makes recommendations of key pieces for translation and facilitation of work when approved.
Reviews and updates as needed materials and programs, including preventive care guidelines, incentive packets, Molina Healthcare Plan website and communications to providers.
Successfully engages members in health promotion via direct member calls.
Coordinates care of members from call tracking boxes and Health Education voicemail, including connecting members into appropriate programs and resources.
May serve as the Molina Healthcare QI representative at various external activities to include Immunization, EPSDT, Chronic Condition Collaborative and other work group meetings as assigned.
May work with various grant recipients, state and local entities that work toward improving the health of Molina members, such as STEPS, the WISE Grant, and Healthy People-Healthy Communities.
Participates in QI planning and project work to further QI goals (e.g., HEDIS activities, strategic planning, and special projects).
Demonstrates flexibility when it comes to changes and maintains a positive outlook.