Provides support for community-based member advocacy activities. Serves as a local member advocate and resource, using knowledge of the community and resources available to engage and assist vulnerable members in managing health care needs. Contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.
• Engages with members as an advocate and resource to support management of health care needs.
• Collaborates with and supports the health care services team by providing non-clinical paraprofessional duties in the field to include meeting with members in their homes, nursing homes, shelters, provider offices, etc.
• Empowers members by helping them navigate and maximize their health plan benefits. Assistance may include: scheduling appointments with providers, arranging transportation for health care visits, getting prescriptions filled and following-up with members on missed appointments.
• Assists members in accessing social services such as community-based resources for housing, food, employment, etc.
• Provides outreach to locate and/or provide support for disconnected members with special needs.
• Conducts research with available data to locate members that Molina has been unable to contact (e.g., reviewing internal databases, contacting member providers or caregivers or travel to last known address or community resource locations such as homeless shelters, etc.)
• Participates in ongoing or project-based activities that may require extensive member outreach (telephonic and/or face-to-face).
• Guides members to maintain Medicaid eligibility and with other financial resources as appropriate.
• 50-80% local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).
• At least 1 year of health care experience, preferably working with underserved or special needs populations with varied health, economic and educational circumstances, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) certification may be required for certain states (dependent upon contractual requirements).
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law.
• Ability to multi-task applications while speaking with members.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn other lines of business, programs and relevant software systems/applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) certification (for states other than Ohio, and California, where it is required).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Bilingual based on community need.
• Familiarity with health care systems.
• Knowledge of community-specific culture.
• Experience with/or knowledge of health care systems, community resources, social services, and/or health education.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of health care experience, preferably with underserved or special needs populations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Community Health Worker certification where required by state or contractual requirements.
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license.
- Reliable transportation and adequate auto insurance for job-related travel.
- Ability to multitask applications while speaking with members.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn relevant software systems and applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Community Health Worker certification where not otherwise required by state.
- Certified Medical Assistant certification.
- Bilingual ability based on community need.
- Familiarity with health care systems.
- Knowledge of community-specific culture.
- Experience with or knowledge of health care systems, community resources, social services, or health education.
Molina Healthcare Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Molina Healthcare Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Molina Healthcare Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as solid, including medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside options like HSA/FSA and disability coverage. Benefits are often seen as a meaningful part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching and an ESPP are offered, and the retirement plan is commonly regarded as a plus. These features help round out compensation even when base pay is seen as only acceptable.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are part of the offering, with time‑off benefits generally viewed favorably. Backup family care and an employee assistance program add practical support.
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What We Do
Molina Healthcare Inc. is dedicated to delivering effective, reliable, and affordable health care to those who need it most. The company focuses on improving the health and well-being of its members and positively impacting the communities it serves. Recognized as a leader in the health insurance category, it provides essential healthcare services to ensure accessible and quality care for its members.
