[Hiring] Health Educator @Molina Healthcare

Role Description

The Health Educator 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. Under the direction of Quality Improvement Leadership, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.