Job Details

Healthcare Advocate

Southern California (Remote)

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue contracting opportunities with health plans, counties, state, and federal entities
• Target and establish relationships with organizations where PHG does not currently have partnerships
• Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and support timely, competitive submissions
• Write and submit federal and state grant applications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals
• Research and evaluate new grant opportunities to expand funding streams
• Track grant deliverables and ensure compliance with all funding requirements
• Serve as a liaison to external stakeholders, including health plans, medical groups, and community organizations
• Strengthen PHG's visibility and reputation within the Southern California healthcare ecosystem

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare administration, contracting, grants, or program coordination
• Demonstrated success in managing agreements, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance
• Experience preparing accurate reports and working cross-departmentally to align processes

Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field
• Familiarity with Medicaid, managed care, or community health contracts
• Experience preparing or submitting grants in a healthcare or nonprofit setting

Schedule/Shift:

• Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM (may vary slightly)

Contract Length:

1040 Hours. Opportunity to convert to permanent hire after satisfactory completion of contract.

Pay:

$70,304.00 - $74,500.00 (Dependent on experience)

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time Offered (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan