Molina Healthcare·Long Beach, California
Provides dedicated care management and coordination for postpartum members to ensure quality and cost-effective care. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings.
This RN Case Manager position is dedicated exclusively to postpartum members and differs from a traditional case management role. While the standard job description reflects Molina's broader Case Manager framework, this position focuses on postpartum support, member engagement, and helping build and improve
Molina's postpartum care model. Some flexibility outside traditional business hours is expected to accommodate member needs, and scheduling will be developed collaboratively. Candidates who are passionate about supporting members during the postpartum period are encouraged to apply, even if not every aspect of the standard posting feels like an exact match to their experience.
Provides support for care management/care coordination activities and collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.
Essential Job Duties
Completes comprehensive assessments of members per regulated timelines and determines who may qualify for care management based on clinical judgment, changes in member health or psychosocial wellness and triggers identified in assessments.
Develops and implements care coordination plan in collaboration with member, caregiver, physician and/or other appropriate health care professionals and member support network to address member needs and goals.
Conducts telephonic, face-to-face or home visits as required.
Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
Maintains ongoing member caseload for regular outreach and management.
Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
Facilitates interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings and informal ICT collaboration.
Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
Assesses for barriers to care, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address concerns.
May provide consultation, resources and recommendations to peers as needed.
Care manager RNs may be assigned complex member cases and medication regimens.
Care manager RNs may conduct medication reconciliation as needed.
25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).
Required Qualifications
At least 2 years experience in health care, preferably in care management, or experience in a medical and/or behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Registered Nurse (RN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law.
Understanding of the electronic medical record (EMR) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
Ability to operate proactively and demonstrate detail-oriented work.
Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and self-motivation.
Responsiveness in all forms of communication, and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Excellent time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
Excellent problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program proficiency, and ability to navigate online portals and databases.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM).
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
Requires a Registered Nurse (RN) license and at least 2 years of experience in healthcare or care management. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and proficiency in EMR and HIPAA regulations.
Market context
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