Healthcare Growth & Partnerships Specialist

ATEX Healthcare; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ATEX Healthcare in McAllen, TX seeks a Business Development Specialist to plan and implement marketing programs, educate the community, and solicit patient referrals. The role reports to the Regional Director of Business Development and emphasizes relationship-building with physicians and health care partners.

The ideal candidate has a marketing background, healthcare exposure, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing preferred, high school or equivalent required with business development experience.
• At least one (1) year marketing or administrative experience in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of home health care services and managed care plans.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent speaking and writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements marketing plan, upon approval of the Regional Director of Business Development.
• Plans and conducts community awareness activities which inform physicians, health care workers, and patients (current and prospective) of agency programs and capabilities.
• Conducts non-remunerative efforts to obtain new referrals from physicians, and hospital discharge planners.
• Prepares community relation activity reports as directed by the Regional Director of Business Development.
• Performs pre-discharge hospital assessments, coordinates required treatment plan of care.
• Designs agency information and marketing literature and tools for use in the marketing program.
• Coordinates media exposure of the agency to include public service announcements, and advertisements. Assists in the promotion of disease management programs.
• Attends community business functions to gain exposure for the agency.
• Sets and meets job related goals.
• Identifies self-learning needs and utilizes educational programs to assist in learning.
• Contributes to and participates in team and individual efforts to improve the quality of service.
• Assists with health plan contracting activities.
• Speaks effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.
• Complies with Agency policies on attendance/punctuality.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Marketing experience

Health care knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school or equivalent required

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

ATEX Healthcare in McAllen, TX seeks a Business Development Specialist to plan and implement marketing programs, educate the community, and solicit patient referrals. The role reports to the Regional Director of Business Development and emphasizes relationship-building with physicians and health care partners.

The ideal candidate has a marketing background, healthcare exposure, and strong communication skills.