Hospice Marketing Director

Job Description

Job Title: Hospice Marketing Director
Department: Hospice
Pay Rate: Salary Negotiable (Based off experience)
Hours: Based on Business needs
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & 401(k) matching
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Fund
Continuing Education & Scholarship Programs
Mentorship
Referral Bonus
Retirement Bonus
Advancement Opportunities

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Builds volume for home care services in a way that supports the philosophy and enhances the image of the Hospice.
• Maintains contact with representatives of other organizations to exchange and update information on resources and services available in assigned locations.
• Utilizes expertise in advertising, promotion, direct marketing, media relations, publications and market research to solve marketing problems.
• Functions as head of marketing meetings for the hospice when planning and brainstorming occur.
• Works to strategize, plan and supervise marketing communication activities.
• Works with management to prepare marketing plans for multiple locations.
• Manages community education budgets.
• Serves as liaison between the community and the agencies.
• Responsible for the communication of issues/concerns from patients and/or community/healthcare partners to the Executive Director to ensure quality home care when appropriate.
• Maintains a professional working relationship and provides community education to local communities, medical community and other health care entities.
• Maintains patient rights and dignity.
• Assures the care of the dying patient, optimizing his/her comfort and dignity.

Possessions And Qualifications

• Possesses adequate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance standards to ensure reimbursement for all services rendered.

Education And Experience

• Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities described.
• Experience: 6 months to 1 year experience in Medicare home health or hospice.

Competencies

• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Ability to Follow-Up
• Self-Starter
• Ethical Conduct
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Creative Thinking
• Communications Proficiency
• Computer Skills

Required License / Certification

• Driver's license and current auto liability insurance.
• Current automobile insurance.
• Reliable vehicle.

Physical Demands

• Ability to talk and hear Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull, transfer and/or move up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to see; close, distance, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus.