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Engagement Specialist Responsibilities
- Facilitate CHE completion in nephrology offices, dialysis clinics, or via telehealth; coordinate with Nurse Practitioners and clinics to prepare for in-person appointments
- Perform outbound calls to patients, caregivers, and clinics for CHE scheduling, reminders, and rescheduling; schedule telehealth CHEs for patients unable to attend in person
- Welcome new patients to the program and collect any new concerns from existing patients; escalate to RN or Nurse Practitioner as appropriate
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient updates to the care team
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust, influence patient participation, and overcome barriers to engagement
- Organize outreach efforts by urgency and importance to maximize patient impact
Care Coordinator Responsibilities
(May represent some role responsibilities)
- Coordinate care for patients by ensuring access to eligible resources/programs and assisting with referrals and provider appointments
- Perform outbound calls and respond to inbound calls from patients, providers, and Village resources
- Complete non-clinical screenings and pathways under the guidance of the Manager; escalate to Integrated Care Nurse as needed
- Assist the clinical team with moving patients through the continuum of care by completing tasks as directed
- Identify eligible resources for members and collaborate with Integrated Care Nurses, dialysis clinics, health plans, and other stakeholders to help members enroll in programs
- Communicate directly with patients in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential documentation
- Demonstrate exceptional two-way communication, both oral and written
- Act in alignment with DaVita’s mission and values to deliver high-quality patient care
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Previous IKC experienced required
- 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 Outlook
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and motivational engagement techniques
- Highly organized, with excellent time management and follow-through
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with care team members
- Home workspace must provide a quiet, private environment with reliable high-speed internet
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Directly impact patient care and engagement for complex chronic conditions
- Be part of a mission-driven, collaborative care team
- Flexible hybrid schedule with opportunities for professional growth
- Supportive environment that values innovation, communication, and patient-centered care
The Wage Range for the role is $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.
New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour
Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hourFor location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
