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By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s ___ and ___. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers. About BioLife Plasma Services Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. About the role: Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS). How you will contribute You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities. You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility. You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable. You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents. You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs. What you bring to Takeda: High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist Two years in a clinical or hospital setting What Takeda can offer you: Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. More about us: At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - CA - Bakersfield U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $38.64 - $53.13 The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. USA - CA - Bakersfield Employee Regular Full time Job Exempt No

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP), or PMH Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS). The CM Nurse ensures that ECM members are receiving needed services and measuring progress towards the goals outlined in their patient-centered care p

Job DescriptionAbout Pair Team At Pair Team, we're an innovative, mission-driven company reimagining how Medicaid and Medicare serves the most underserved populations. As a tech-enabled medical group, we deliver whole-person care - clinical, behavioral, and social - by partnering with organizations deeply connected to the communities we serve. We're building a care model that empowers clinicians and care teams to do what they do best: provide compassionate, high-impact care. At Pair Team, we leverage AI and automation to reduce administrative burden, streamline coordination, and ensure patients receive timely, personalized support. Our work is powered by a deeply collaborative team of nurses, social workers, community health workers, and medical professionals working alongside product, technology, and operations to close care gaps and improve outcomes for high-need patients. We're one of the largest Enhanced Care Management providers in California and are on track to build the nation's largest clinically integrated network supporting high-need patients. Our model has demonstrated real impact, including a 58% reduction in emergency department visits and a 29% reduction in hospital admissions. At Pair Team, were not just delivering care - we're building the future of more equitable, community-driven healthcare. Our Values • Lead with integrity: We keep our commitments and take responsibility for our actions. We are dependable and choose authenticity over perfection., • Embrace challenges: We leave our egos at the door and step forward into discomfort instead of back into safety. We help each other to learn and provide feedback using candor and kindness., • Break through walls: We go the extra mile for our patients, partners and one another, and we run toward hard things. We are resilient in our push for consistent improvement and challenge the status quo., • Act beyond yourself: We build each other up and respect boundaries. We seek first to understand and assume positive intent., • Care comes first: We hold ourselves to the highest standards for our patients. We are relentless in the pursuit of our mission, and ensure that we are taking care of ourselves in order to care for others.In the News, • Forbes: For Pair Team, Accessibility Is About Delivering Healthcare To Those Who Need It The Most, • TechCrunch: Building for Medicaid's regulatory moment with Neil Batlivala from Pair Team We seek a full-time Lead Care Manager to play a critical role in our whole-person, interdisciplinary care model, responsible for directly outreaching and engaging with individuals living with Serious Mental Illness/ Substance Use Disorder, experiencing homelessness, and/or those who have high medical needs. We believe in the power of trust and relationships to successfully engage those who may have never received the kind of whole-health care that Pair Team can provide. This position primarily allows for remote work; however, it includes 1-2 times a month on-site visits in the community alongside a fellow PairMate. You can expect to engage in these in-person activities 1-2 times per month, close to your city, while the majority of your duties, approximately 90%, will be performed from your home What You'll Do • Maintain ongoing caseload of individuals through the utilization of evidence based approaches to promote engagement and achievement of health goals, • Use relationship-based strategies to support members with social support navigation, understanding that many may have lived personal experiences causing them to be initially hesitant or distrusting of the health care system, • Conducts periodic telephonic and SMS outreach to ensure timely follow-up to members, • Work with member to identify health/wellness goals and incorporate goals into Health Action Plan/Shared Care Plan, • Supports nurse care manager, behavioral health care manager, nurse practitioner and Community Engagement Specialist with delegated tasks, • Collaborates on care issues with Enhanced Care Management team by participating in systematic case reviews and consulting with nurse care manager, behavioral health care manager, and nurse practitioner before taking clinical actions, • Consistently meet monthly encounter metrics to ensure compliance with health plan regulations, • Identify and break down barriers ensuring individuals' continuation with the program, • Assists individuals in securing connection to community supports by scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and ensuring timely follow-ups, • Coordinate physical care management appointments through collaboration with external and internal providers, • Utilize external and internal online platforms to collaborate with team members and carry out daily tasks What You'll Need • 1+ years of general work experience (Case Management preferred), • You are physically located in California, • Field Ops requires you to maintain reliable transportation for engagement at clinic, community based organization, and health system partner locations, • Virtual Ops requires a quiet, HIPAA compliant and internet connected space, • Bilingual – English/Spanish, • Strong understanding of cultural fluency, • High degree of empathy, • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, • An eye for optimization, • Organizational skills, • Ability to remain patient when faced with adversity, • Strong technical skills and comfort with technology innovation, past experience with CRM databases, basic Excel, Word, email, and video conferencing, • A valid driver's license and auto liability insurancePreferred Qualifications:, • Demonstrated professional or personal lived experience working closely with individuals experiencing complex chronic needs, homelessness, or Severe Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorder, • 2+ years of case management experience, • Experience with motivational interviewing, • Knowledge of medical terminology, • Zest for problem solving, seeking answers, and thinking outside the box, • Detail-oriented and organized self-starter who is a rockstar multitasker, • Reliable and comfortable in an ever-changing environment Because We Value You • Salary: $22-$25/hour, • Comprehensive health, vision & dental insurance, • 401k, • Monthly $100 work from home expense stipend for your WFH days, • Gas reimbursements for your on-site engagement days, • Flexible vacation policy -- take the time you need to recharge!, • We provide all of the equipment needed for the role, • Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth! Pair Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Pair Team, we value diversity and strive to provide an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, age, disability, political affiliation, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic covered by federal, state, or local law. Pair Team participates in E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for new hires. Any offer of employment at Pair Team is conditioned upon passing a pre-employment background check. Following a conditional job offer, candidates will undergo comprehensive employment background checks, including; criminal history, reference checks, and driving records if a role requires vehicle use. We do not conduct any TA business outside of our @pairteam.com emails. If you're ever concerned about spam or fraudulent activity, please reach out to . Note: Please be aware that while we sincerely appreciate your interest, due to the high volume of requests, we're unable to respond to general position inquiries via email. To apply for a position with us, please submit your application for the role you are interested in. Our team regularly reviews applications and will reach out to candidates whose qualifications align with our current openings listed below. Thank you!