Clinical Assistant (Business Development)

Essen Medical Associates • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! Job Summary Position title: Clinical Assistant, Business Development(Nursing Home) Job summary: The Business Development Clinical Assistant will support the Director of Business Development in driving key clinical and operational initiatives across our partner nursing home facilities. This role involves following up with sites that have already been visited by the Director, ensuring continued implementation of programs such as APCM, BHI, and TOC. BD CAs will act as liaisons between the corporate team and onsite staff, helping to maintain momentum on business development goals and provider engagement. This position requires strong communication, organizational, and follow-through skills.

Requirements

• Backelors Degree in related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence when speaking to clinicians and business leaders
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong organizational skills to give team direction
• Knowledge of care provided in Nursing Homes
• Aware of and complies with E&M Guidelines for Nursing Home Care
• Able to navigate various EHR systems

Responsibilities

• Follow up with nursing homes previously visited by the Director of Business Development to support ongoing implementation efforts.
• Obtain APCM and BHI consents from patients and/or facility staff for new and existing admissions.
• Reinforce TOC (Transitions of Care) referral workflows at the time of patient discharge.
• Serve as an onsite resource to providers and Clinical Assistants, answering questions and clarifying processes related to corporate initiatives.
• Track and report progress on facility compliance with APCM, BHI, TOC, and other strategic programs.
• Identify barriers to implementation and escalate issues as needed to the Director of Business Development.
• Assist in scheduling follow-up visits and maintaining communication between corporate and facility teams.
• Facilitate implementation of additional corporate initiatives as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees