Engagement Specialist, Intermediate (IKC)

The Engagement Specialist is responsible for onboarding and appointment scheduling/facilitation for patients, in addition to ongoing engagement efforts such as updating patient concerns, verifying demographic information, collecting consents and supporting re-engagement efforts. This position focuses largely on creating positive patient experiences from initial attribution and throughout ongoing scheduling processes, playing a critical role in driving patient engagement rates and Comprehensive Health Evaluation (CHE) scheduling rates. The teammate must be relationship-oriented and excel at building trust and rapport through high-volume outreach to patients via phone, and in some cases, in person. Success in this role includes strong motivational communication skills, including an ability to demonstrate active listening, influence and overcome objections, and ensure timely follow-through, in addition to organization & time management skills to organize outreach by urgency and importance. This role is primarily patient-facing and includes communication to the rest of the care team as appropriate for unique patient concernsAt DaVita IKC, engagement is everything. As an Engagement Specialist, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients—onboarding, scheduling, and keeping them connected through high-volume, relationship-focused outreach. This role is perfect for someone organized, motivated, and skilled at building trust while helping patients navigate their healthcare journey. * Commute to multiple DaVita clinics and/or partner practices in NYC, Long Island and Paterson, NJ* Commute to/from centrally posted location: 90 minutes* Mileage reimbursed – **reliable personal transportation required****Responsibilities**Engagement Specialist Responsibilities Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust, influence patient participation, and overcome barriers to engagement **Qualifications**2+ years professional experience in customer service, patient-facing, or telephonic outreach roles preferred Prior healthcare experience preferred Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookStrong verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and motivational engagement techniques Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with care team members **Comprehensive benefits:** Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link:DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally. The company is a leading provider of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita is working to help increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing progression of kidney disease to streamlining the transplant process, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. The company operated an additional 346 outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality and worked collaboratively to help propel the kidney care community to adopt an equitable, high-quality standard of care for patients around the globe.To learn more about what it means to be a part of our Village, visit .DaVita is an equal opportunity employer- Male/Female/Veterans/Disabled. To learn more about what this means click .We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

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