Community Relations Representative - Entry Level

Bloomer • Houston, TX

15h

About The Position

Interim HealthCare is looking for a highly motivated & self-driven entry level Community Relations Representative to join our sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative strategies to achieve sales goals, as well as make meaningful connections with our clients and the community. Here at Interim HealthCare, we offer a clear path for career growth and leadership opportunities and with the opportunity of earning bonuses well above the industry average. We’re proud to have a positive rating on Indeed Company Pages with nearly three thousand reviews and an above average Work Happiness Score from our employees. General Purpose: This is an entry level position. This individual will assist the Vice President Community Relations with administrative tasks to market the Interim HealthCare home care, home health and staffing services to potential referral sources and prospective clients to increase profitable sales and continue the development of this business. Staffing, Personal Care and Support are critical pieces in the continuum of care process. As we have seen our office grow in these business lines, we are excited to continue that trend. To keep up with the referral growth Interim HealthCare is seeking an energetic associate to join our team. If you are looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 plus years and there are more than 350 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner. The Fun Stuff: Monthly Fun Events: outings, wellness days, team building events, and annual holiday party. Community Involvement: we focus on giving back to our local community with employee-led partnerships with senior, community events and group learning. Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Interim HealthCare location is independently owned and operated. ©2023 Interim HealthCare Inc.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent with business-related training and work experience.
• Entry Level - successful sales experience with comparable customers preferred, especially within the healthcare services industry.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels within and outside the company.
• Computer and Internet literacy.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Telephonic communications and sales skills.
• Research skills for the development of referral sources.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals under short deadlines, changing priorities and minimal resources.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required.
• Ability to work flexible schedule and/or evening hours as needed.
• Able to engage in local and occasional out-of- town travel for promotional venues and events.
• Physical activity is light requiring occasional lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs. or pushing/pulling small objects.
• Frequently walking or standing or sitting most of the time.

Responsibilities

• Position requires self-starter engagement on the telephone and email with prospective individuals and entities, supporting the Vice President Community Relations.
• Supports the establishment and maintenance of contacts and relationships on the telephone with referral sources for staffing and home care patients and clients, including physicians, hospitals, skilled and other nursing facilities, senior living facilities and apartments, as well as community resources and others appropriate to targeted markets and service lines.
• Supports the implementation of account development strategies by the Vice President Community Relations and assists in securing growth in account market share with large complex referral and payer organizations.
• Uses contact management system to track and report on activity as well as monitor account development status and plan next steps; reviews reports and activity with Vice President Community Relations on a routine basis.
• Supports the Vice President Community Relations in establishing and monitoring the process to track all referral activity, including sources and disposition.
• Supports key account plans established and modified by the Vice President Community Relations.
• Meets with Vice President Community Relations to monitor customer service levels and review identified target accounts.
• Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
• May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

Benefits

• Monthly Fun Events: outings, wellness days, team building events, and annual holiday party.
• Community Involvement: we focus on giving back to our local community with employee-led partnerships with senior, community events and group learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED