What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Educator position at Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice, LLC?
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers. Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm
Agency: Mercy Medical Center Home Health and Hospice
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
At our agency, we care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates receive paid time off and may participate in the 401K, if they choose. Historically the company has matched 401K contributions which helps build your nest egg even faster. Finally, our benefit program includes company paid life, disability insurance, and a robust Employee Assistance Program.
HOW YOU'LL WORK:
You’ll inform those in the health care field about the Company and the services we provide. You will professionally represent the Company to attain and maintain accounts throughout the community. You may attend discharge/multidisciplinary rounds in acute care, ambulatory and or other settings within the health system to share expertise and to assist the patient in transition of care from one setting to the next within the health system.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Community Relations: Educate those in the healthcare field regarding the Company services; i.e.: physician’s offices, long-term care facilities, rehabs and hospitals. Develop and maintain relationships with all healthcare professionals in the surrounding communities. Create awareness in the community of the need and benefits of home healthcare services.
Education: Develop and organize educational programs for the community and healthcare workers. Educate clients and prepare them for services.
Account Management/Sales: Maintain and attain referral sources. Follow-up with referrals to assess how service is going through phone calls, letters and visits.
Goal Achievement: Set weekly, monthly and yearly goals in obtaining new accounts, referrals and customers.
Collaboration: Coordinate new referral admission process to ease transition by working closely with the Company internal staff.
HARD & SOFT SKILLS:
A high degree of creativity, and a proven sales track record.
Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people.
Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Presents self in a highly professional manner.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree with three to five (3-5) years of sales experience, preferably in homecare or in the medical field
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
Capable of all physical demands.
We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.
We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
