Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

General Summary

This position identifies, establishes and maintains community/provider relations with the goal of increasing volumes and revenue in the Hospice and Palliative Care program. This position will identify opportunities for growth through understanding the needs of those organizations that refer to us and serve. This position works closely with the Business Development Department in identifying growth and customer relationship building strategies. The position will take a lead role in all hospice events that promote the program.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires knowledge and skill of hospice community relationship building and growth strategies.
• Community/public relationship background highly preferred.
• Healthcare experience, particularly hospice, prefered.
• Two to three years of experience in community relations, marketing or communications required. Position requires skills in customer relationship building, growth strategies and working with healthcare provider organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills/word processing.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature. Requires local travel to community locations and to serve physicians and other system facilities. Requires ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. Light level of physical effort exerted.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Executive Director of Hospice and Home Care.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com