Lead Care Manager - Merced

Company: Medix
Location: Merced
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Overview The Lead Care Manager is a key healthcare professional within the CalAIM Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program, dedicated to supporting high-need Medi-Cal members. This role focuses on coordinating care, addressing complex medical and social needs, and ensuring patients receive the right services at the right time. Unlike traditional care management, this position is community-based and highly mobile, requiring frequent visits to patients in their homes, shelters, hospitals, or even on the street to provide personalized, whole-person care. Job Duties (NOT limited to the following) Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, coordinating their medical, behavioral, and social care needs. Conduct home visits and field outreach to engage patients where they live and access services. Develop and implement individualized care plans, collaborating with patients to set and achieve health goals. Work closely with healthcare providers, social workers, and community-based organizations to ensure seamless care coordination. Assist patients in navigating Medi-Cal benefits, scheduling appointments, and securing necessary medical services. Link patients with critical community resources, such as housing assistance, food programs, and transportation services to address social determinants of health. Provide telehealth support when necessary to maintain continuity of care. Advocate for patients by identifying and removing barriers to accessing essential healthcare and support services. Must Have Skills/Qualifications Must have an MA Diploma or CNA certification. Strong ability to problem-solve, build relationships, and advocate for patients in complex healthcare systems. Comfortable in a field-based role, traveling to meet patients in various settings outside of a traditional clinical environment. Passionate about whole-person, patient-centered care and improving health outcomes for high-need individuals. For California Applicants: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients. Company Description Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine. Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us? Company Description Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

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