GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Provide Contact Center-based support via phone, email, fax, and web to facilitate placement requests for those patients who choose DaVita visiting or permanent dialysis; Facilitate the placement by using the tools and resources associated with DGS; Actively contribute to the DaVita Guest Services (DGS) CRM knowledge databases; Adhere to the process while contributing process improvement ideas to the team; Live the DaVita way of Team. The position will facilitate the arranging of dialysis placements while providing service delivery excellence to build and establish strong hospital relationships. The position will need to be knowledgeable of the other treatment options within DaVita (In-Center Self-Care, Nocturnal, as well as, traditional In-Center Hemodialysis). The position supports the community in the event of an emergency making emergency dialysis placements to calling patients and teammates during emergency events to make sure all are accounted for and safe. The position seeks feedback from our patients and center partners via telephone and e-mail surveys.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Respond professionally, promptly, and courteously to inbound calls, e-mails and faxed referrals and/or requests for treatment optionsRequest placement and/or respond to inquiries regarding treatment options via outbound calls, e-mail, and/or other designated contactsPlace outbound calls to Hospitals to complete placement requestsWilling and able to partner with Field Operations to visit Doctor’s offices and Hospitals to build, enhance and/or establish those relationships.Adhere to performance metrics and quality assurance call standardsUtilize all tools and resources to coordinate and complete the placement of a patientMaintain data forms e-faxed from the field and enter in the appropriate databaseUnder the direction and supervision of the supervisor, develop and enhance processes to ensure effective growth within placements as well as treatment option modalitiesBuild positive relationships with Hospitals, Discharge planners, Case Managers, & DaVita teammates across the Village and provide customer service excellenceAchieve the metrics and goals set for the departmentWork during expanded/non-traditional hours to serve patients and teammates (in different time zones)Comply with all HIPAA regulations regarding patient information to assure confidentiality of patient health information (PHI)Ability & willingness to learn about Kidney Disease and related topicsExcellent customer relationship and inter-company network building skillsFirst-class ‘Red Carpet’ customer-centered skillsAbility to empathize with all customers under stressful circumstances and yet remain operationally effective and focused on business goalOrganized, ability to multi-task with excellent time management and prioritization skillsAttention to accuracy of details and relentless follow-through with a curious and investigative inclinationAbility to proactively add knowledge gained to the CRM databases to improve processes and help refine proceduresAbility/willingness to work overtimeAbility to understand and follow DGS and DaVita employment policies and proceduresAdherence to achieving the metrics and goals that are set for the department andreceptivity to constructive feedback and developmentConsistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this positionLiaises with DaVita teammates at other locations to provide customer service excellencePerform other duties as assignedAble and willing to work overtime as requiredUnderstand and Follow DGS and DaVita processes.Understand and follow DGS and DaVita teammate policies and proceduresMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(Education, licenses, certifications, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, include computer skills as required):
High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 6 months’ related experience required
Data entry speed of 25-40 keystrokes per minute required
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION:
Commitment to DaVita’s values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, co-workers, management, physicians, and/or vendors in every day performance and interactions
Ability and willingness to learn required programs
Organized multi-tasker with excellent time management and prioritization skills
Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service and build rapport with clients and teammates associated with the program
Excellent customer relationship and inter-company network building skills
Superb customer-centered communication including professional, courteous, prompt phone, e-mail, scheduling and fax responses.
Ability to empathize with patients, patient’s family members, care-givers, customers, and teammates under stressful circumstances and remain focused on business goal
Attention to accuracy of details and relentless follow-through
Ability to proactively use knowledge gained to improve processes and help refine procedures
Receptive to constructive feedback and development
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and moreProfessional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.#LI-RH1
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
Salary/ Wage Range
$18.50 - $25.50 / hourCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.