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Engagement Specialist - IKC - Slidell

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At DaVita IKC, engagement is everything. As an Engagement Specialist, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients—onboarding, scheduling, and keeping them connected through high-volume, relationship-focused outreach. This role is perfect for someone organized, motivated, and skilled at building trust while helping patients navigate their healthcare journey.

Location & Travel:

  • Travel within the assigned market to DaVita clinics and/or Nephrology Practices in Slidell, Louisiana and surrounding areas.

  • Commute may include locations up to 90 minutes from central location

  • No Nights/weekends

Position Details:

  • Full-Time, Monday–Friday schedule

  • Daily start time flexible between 7:00–8:00 AM

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate CHE completion in nephrology offices, clinics, or via telehealth; coordinate with Nurse Practitioners and clinics to prepare for in-person appointments

  • Perform outbound calls to patients, caregivers, and clinics for CHE scheduling, reminders, and rescheduling; schedule telehealth CHEs for patients unable to attend in-person

  • Welcome new patients to the program and collect any new concerns from existing patients; escalate to RN or Nurse Practitioner as appropriate

  • Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient updates to the care team

  • Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust, influence patient participation, and overcome barriers to engagement

  • Organize outreach efforts by urgency and importance to maximize patient impact

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

  • 2+ years professional work experience in a customer service, patient-facing, or telephonic outreach role preferred

  • Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred

  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and motivational techniques

  • Highly organized, with excellent time management and follow-through skills

  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with care team members

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Directly impact patient care and engagement for complex chronic conditions

  • Be part of a mission-driven, collaborative care team

  • Flexible hybrid schedule with opportunities for professional growth

  • Supportive environment that values innovation, communication, and patient-centered care

Join our team and help patients navigate their care journey

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 out

· Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

· Professional 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 Star Learning.

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