Medical Management Consultant

About the role

Passionate about supporting employees through key moments in their careers? Skilled at navigating evolving regulations, leveraging technology, and driving continuous improvement? Then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Position description

Under the general supervision of the Medical Management Unit Manager, the Medical Management Consultant (Analyst II) performs analytical and consultative assignments related to medical and non-medical leave programs for State Fund employees. The incumbent applies advanced analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, civil service rules, and HR policies to support the organization's medical management and leave administration functions. The incumbent exercises independent judgment, maintains strict confidentiality, and ensures that all actions align with State Fund policies, regulatory requirements, and principles of integrity and professionalism.

Duties

• Consult with employees, supervisors, and managers on medical issues, reasonable accommodation, return to work processes, and fitness for duty evaluations.
• Review and interpret medical reports and related documentation to determine appropriate recommendations and actions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support effective and timely case resolution.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well organized case files following established documentation standards.
• Provide guidance and support related to non medical leave of absence matters.
• Provide technical expertise and serve as a resource to Medical Management Consultants and HR Connect team members.
• Collaborate with other HR functional areas to ensure consistent, accurate, and supportive employee services.
• Participate in the development, improvement, and evaluation of Medical Management Unit processes and workflows.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of presentations, trainings, and informational materials.

Professional standards

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, and program partners.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment in all interactions.
• Provide high quality customer service in a timely and courteous manner.
• Support and adhere to State Fund's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles.
• Promote a safe and respectful work environment.
• Help protect State Fund against fraudulent activity.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance and communication availability during working hours.

Position details

• Classification: ANALYST II
• Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 (New to State candidates hired at minimum salary of classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable)
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Telework
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

This is a 12-month limited term position which may be extended, cancelled, or made permanent at any time. If becoming permanent, the selected candidate must be eligible for a permanent appointment at the time of the LT appointment or at the time of the conversion.

Special requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Required application documents

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

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Statement of qualifications

Please answer the below questions in 1 page, using 12 point font:

• Give an example of a time you identified a small problem and took action to fix it before it became a major problem. What were the potential pitfalls you were trying to avoid?
• Describe a situation in which you were able to effectively "read" another person and guide your actions by your understanding of their individual needs or values.