Quality and Population Health Coordinator I (ALD- 1 Year Term)

Job Category: Administrative, HR, Business Professionals Department: Health Education Location: Position Type: Full Time Requisition ID: 13149 Salary Range: $46,800.00 (Min.) - $52,597.00 (Mid.) - $62,270.00 (Max.) Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time. Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. Job Summary The Quality and Population Health Coordinator I (QPHC) is responsible for outreaching to members to close care gaps. The QPHC also outreaches to providers for medical record pursuit and retrieval. This position supports the L.A. Care medical groups by assisting with scheduling member appointments. While this role is a combination of remote and in office work, this role is intended to support L.A. Care medical groups by being embedded in the provider offices and providing direct outreach to L.A. Care members. The QPHC is an important member of L.A. Care’s quality improvement team, helping to drive improvement in health outcomes, population health, and health equity, as well as member and provider experience. Duties Make outbound calls to members to assist with scheduling and coordinating services (e.g. appointments, lab tests, health screenings, other diagnostic studies, transportation, etc.). (25%) Educate members on missing gaps in care. Encourage them to close care gaps and pursue preventative health and health promotion activities such as health fairs. (25%) Outreach to providers to request medical reports by fax, electronic medical records, or on-site visits if needed. (15%) Review medical records, claims, and encounter data to identify key information to help close gaps in care. (15%) Provide support as needed for care gap closure campaigns and other quality improvement programs. (10%) Perform other duties as assigned. (10%) Duties Continued Education Required High School Diploma/or High School Equivalency Certificate Education Preferred Associate's Degree Experience Required: At least 3 months of experience following basic workflows, procedures, and standards related to patient or provider communication and outreach. Previous experience working in an office setting with basic office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, computers, etc. Preferred: Health Plan, provider practice, or health education experience. Skills Required: Demonstrates deep compassion and sensitivity towards patient needs and community well-being. Driven by strong motivation to positively impact people’s lives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Skills in utilizing various online platforms and search engines to efficiently gather accurate and relevant information. Highly organized with ability to maintain accurate notes and records. Demonstrates high efficiency in managing tasks and consistently delivering projects to successful and reliable completion. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and health care providers. Preferred: Some knowledge of HEDIS and other quality measures. Some knowledge of quality improvement processes. Bilingual in one of L.A. Care Health Plan’s threshold languages is highly desirable. English, Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, Arabic, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese Licenses/Certifications Required Active & Current Driver's License, with a clean record and Auto Insurance. Licenses/Certifications Preferred Required Training Physical Requirements Light Additional Information Required: Travel to offsite locations for work. Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change. L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Reimbursement Retirement Plans Medical, Dental and Vision Wellness Program Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles Job Segment: EMR, Medical, Claims, Equity, Healthcare, Insurance, Finance