Community Relations Specialist - Bismarck Area

Seeking individuals with tremendous professional abilities that love to build relationships with referral sources and a desire to have a lasting impact to those we serve.

*This position can be based in the Bismarck/Mandan and surrounding areas. *

Hospice of the Red River Valley believes everyone deserves to have the best quality of life possible and be treated with dignity, especially during the last months of life. This is an opportunity to be part of the Hospice Community Relations team working with professonals and community members to form trust and understanding about their choices when it comes to hospice care. If you are a relationship builder, connector, and would like to be an advocate for compassionate care for families with a loved one going through their end of life journey, we would like to talk with you!

Position Summary
Creates new and maintains or enhances existing relationships with referral sources in our service area with the primary objective of growing hospice/palliative care appropriate referrals. Engages health care professionals and community organizations and facilities to provide valuable information and promote HRRV. Also develops a territory sales and marketing plan to generate referrals.

Hospice has HEART
Honor - I accept the honor of service to hospice patients, families, and communities.
Excellence - I strive for excellence in my work, as we stand on hallowed ground.
Attitude - I choose a positive attitude at work.
Respect - I treat people with the same respect I wish to be given.
Teamwork - I value everyone’s contribution in delivery of care, operation of the organization and stewardship of our resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or business administration.
• Healthcare professional or individual with referral development, Marketing or sales background preferably in the healthcare environment, with a minimum of two years of experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to create leads.
• Able to maintain an organized approach to territory management and work with limited supervision.
• Able to support and promote the Hospice philosophy to referral sources in the medical industry.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Formal sales training highly preferred.
• Hospice/LTC experience, preferred.
• Ability to travel within assigned territory.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Current driver’s license and auto insurance