Referral Development & Marketing Support Associate

Winter Haven, FL (On-site)

$17/hr – $19/hrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and grow physician referrals for an ophthalmology/optometry multi-location practice by actively engaging doctors, organizing events, and sharing education to boost volume.

  • Own physician relationships and lead referral growth across ophthalmology and optometry networks.
  • Must-have: 2+ years in healthcare sales/physician liaison and proven public-speaking event delivery.
  • Standout: Experience organizing multi-location “Doctor Talk” events and community outreach efforts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Establish, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with community-based referring physicians, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, primary care physicians, and other specialists.
  • Serve as the key point of contact for referring physicians, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and offering information on services, specialties, and procedures available within the practices.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Director to organize, distribute, and set-up relevant marketing materials to physicians and medical offices.
  • Schedule and facilitate with our physicians, “Doctor Talk” events in 55+ communities, providing educational seminars to potential patients on eye health, surgical options, and available treatments.
  • Promote and share educational content and practice specialties to encourage referrals.
  • Drive growth in referral volume by proactively engaging with physicians and healthcare providers in the area and enhance referral retention.
  • Monitor and evaluate referral patterns, identifying opportunities to increase referral retention and volume.
  • Assist in tracking and reporting on key metrics, including referral trends, patient feedback, and event effectiveness.
  • Actively participate in local healthcare events, chamber events, conferences, and community activities to enhance the practice’s visibility and establish connections with potential referrers.
  • Represent the practice in a professional and engaging manner to maintain a positive image within the local healthcare community.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Associate’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, or related field (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience in healthcare sales, marketing, or physician liaison roles, ideally within ophthalmology, optometry, or related fields (preferred).
  • Ability to comfortably conduct presentations, tech savvy enough to know how to set up projector, screen, and presentations for events without help, and speak publicly at educational events.
  • Must know how to use are fluent in Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams

Preferred

  • Experience in ophthalmology, optometry, or related fields (preferred).
  • Public speaking at educational events (preferred).

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Vision Benefits & Discounted Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount
  • Life Insurance
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Training
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Referral Program