Hospital & Patient Services Manager at Fresenius Medical Care

El Paso, Texas, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • Must live in/around El Paso, TX (field-based role)
  • Knowledge of clinics, admissions process, and supporting programs
  • Knowledge of all insurers and private pay business
  • Extensive knowledge of the dialysis business, support services, clinics, and community resources
  • Knowledge of local market and industry trends
  • In-depth knowledge of admissions processes for the local dialysis market, including all area dialysis providers

Responsibilities

  • Grow clinic patient census/treatment volume and improve commercial mix by providing superior customer service and admission support to referral sources and patients
  • Build, establish, and maintain referral source relationships; develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing partners to build the referral base
  • Conduct one-on-one contacts with patients identified for admission to market services and facilitate admission
  • Facilitate and coordinate the admission process for all patients referred for Dialysis Services; provide outreach to hospitals and physician offices for timely admission
  • Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff to obtain information necessary for outpatient placement
  • Escalate admissions issues and problems according to established procedures for timely resolution
  • Work with clinical managers to accommodate shift requests as appropriate
  • Assure patients and families understand payer benefits
  • Maintain knowledge of local market and industry trends to monitor and react to changes impacting the company and patient services
  • Provide regular communication to management on program status, customer service issues, and obstacles in referral/admissions process
  • Conduct market analysis; develop, implement, and evaluate weekly, monthly, and quarterly marketing plans; meet regularly with management to review/revise
  • Consistently meet sales & marketing call objectives; maintain accurate/timely account data and complete call reports
  • Conduct professional sales presentations to customers
  • Participate in community outreach programs per marketing plan
  • Determine referral source satisfaction with admissions process and dialysis services; collaborate with internal customers for positive changes
  • Collaborate with internal/external resources to provide renal education to new patients and referral sources as requested
  • In FMCNA-affiliated Acute Programs: Develop/maintain knowledge of local admissions processes
  • In FMCNA-affiliated Acute Programs: Facilitate placement of all in-patient dialysis patients (FMCNA-affiliated and non-affiliated) into outpatient settings, coordinating with patients and discharge planners based on preferences, physician orders, and facility capacity
  • In FMCNA-affiliated Acute Programs: Collaborate with outpatient dialysis staff and hospital staff/partners to resolve issues related to patient placement into outpatient settings

Skills

Customer Service
Referral Management
Patient Admissions
Relationship Building
Healthcare Marketing
Physician Collaboration
Hospital Outreach
Insurance Knowledge
Dialysis Services
Sales

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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