Outreach Support Specialist en Giving Home Health Care
Giving Home Health Care · Oak Ridge, Estados Unidos De América · On-site
- Oficina en Oak Ridge
Major Responsibilities:
- Lead Engagement and Scheduling
- Contact all new leads within 24 hours of receipt to schedule intake appointments.
- Confirm intake appointments with patients the day prior to their scheduled time.
- Follow up persistently if initial contact attempts are unsuccessful (per established outreach guidelines).
- Process referrals from all sources, including potential patients, current patients, call-ins, contact cards, and Authorized Representative referrals.
- Ensure any documentation or contact information received prior to intake is accurately uploaded into Salesforce and confirm or upload all necessary paperwork following the intake process.
- Patient Qualification
- Evaluate patients based on program criteria and level of need.
- Qualify leads to determine their current status:
- White card holders
- Transfer patients
- Non-card holders
- Assess and document the level of patient acuity.
- Communicate qualification findings clearly to Outreach Coordinators for prioritization.
- Patient Communication and Updates
- Handle incoming and outgoing calls to support lead generation efforts, communicate timely updates, and ensure a positive and supportive patient experience through excellent communication and customer service.
- Salesforce Data Management
- Accurately and promptly document all patient interactions, intake schedules, triage information, demographics, claim information and updates in Salesforce.
- Ensure all patient documentation and notes are complete to support claims development and Home Health Care (HHC) transitions.
- Intake Conversion Support
- Proactively support Outreach Coordinators in converting leads to scheduled intakes and eventual HHC patients. Support may include follow-up calls, and data entry.
- Communicate patient hesitations, barriers, or concerns promptly to the OC for resolution.
- Team Collaboration
- Partner closely with Outreach Coordinators, Regional Outreach Directors, and Director of Marketing to optimize the patient intake pipeline.
- Participate in team huddles and strategy meetings to share insights and suggestions for continuous improvement.
- Occasional local travel may be required for patient support or events.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in high-volume customer service, call center operations, or sales is preferred.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Meticulous attention to detail with strong focus on maintaining accurate and thorough records.
- Proficient in Salesforce (or similar CRM) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while effectively collaborating with a team.
- Commitment to a patient-first approach, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off - with additional hours accrued annually based upon tenure
- Sick Leave/Bereavement Leave
- 7 1/2 Paid Holidays + 2 floating Holiday Day + Your Birthday
- $100 monthly cell phone reimbursement (after 1 month of employment)
- Overtime pay at time and a half
- Very Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance which begins after first full month of employment.
- 401(k) Plan with a company match program
- $150 Lifestyle Reimbursement annually (may be for gym/fitness memberships, Costco/Sam’s Club memberships, Amazon Prime memberships, and more)
- Modern Health mental wellness platform to access personalized mental healthcare for you and your dependents
- Competitive mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program