Description

Explore opportunities with Mederi Caretenders Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Community Liaison acts as a resource for the agency Account Executive as well as an educator within the community on Home Health or Hospice Services. The liaison is responsible for community outreach, education, and marketing by supporting our local growth efforts which may include attending and presenting presentations for community events, health fairs, speaking engagements, etc. The liaison will also be a back up to the current Account Executive's; by handling all order delivery to physicians and facilities. A successful Community Liaison will have the ability to create new relationships, and be a valuable extension to the relationships they create.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates referral information from local physicians and facilities as needed to support current Account Executive
• Attends all local health fairs and community events as a representative of our local home health and hospice agency
• Acts as a liaison between the community and our local agency
• Acts as a support person to the Account Executive in regards to order delivery to physicians and paperwork coordination in facilities
• Pro-Actively looks for community involvement opportunities through local churches, volunteer organizations, support groups and any other avenue in which to educate the community on home health and hospice services
• Leads all community involvement through agency participation in local fundraisers
• Disseminate information to community professionals on services and programs
• Coordinate and facilitate special service related events including educational, presentations, trade shows, and community awareness programs
• Provide transfer of discharge information to referring professionals when appropriate
• Partners with the sales team to identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with community referral sources
• Identify potential marketing opportunities
• Support company initiatives, gives actionable feedback, share best practices and serve as advocate and information source for company. Keep abreast of industry trends, competition, and new opportunities
• Gather and report daily marketing plans through the use of the appropriate software

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualification:

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transit

Preferred Qualification:

• Undergrade degree, preferred in marketing, communications or business

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.