Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, discharge planners, social workers, and case managers
• Establish trust with local organizations, churches, senior centers, veterans groups and community leaders
• Educate healthcare professionals and the public on: What hospice & palliative care is, Eligibility criteria, Services offered (medical, emotional, spiritual support)
• Host or participate in workshops, seminars and health fairs
• Dispel myths of misunderstanding about hospice & palliative care
• Generate referrals through strong relationships and education
• Guide families and referral sources through the intake process
• Ensure timely follow-up to convert referrals into admissions
• Work closely with the admissions and clinical teams to ensure a seamless transition for patients
• Communicate patient and family needs gathered during initial outreach

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and services
• Sales or marketing background (healthcare marketing preferred)
• Organization and time management
• Cultural sensitivity and community awareness

Preferred

• Sales or marketing background (healthcare marketing preferred)
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and services
• Organization and time management
• Cultural sensitivity and community awareness

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• 100% match up to 4%
• No vesting period
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Accrual of PTO starts immediately
• Flexible Work Schedule with Work/Life Balance
• Stillwater University for learning and development