EMS Business Development Associate- Harlingen, TX

Conifer Health Solutions•Harlingen, TX

About The Position

A Business Development Associate is responsible for local EMS engagement. Based on market needs and leadership direction, this role will be specialized to EMS partnership development. In accordance with enterprise and local strategic priorities, this role will establish and foster relationships with local EMS providers that best grow and develop Tenet hospitals and service lines. With the objective of increasing the selection of our services by providers, this role is primarily responsible for educating local EMS companies on relevant hospitals, programs, and other differentiators, as well as resolving client concerns related to hospital operations. All provider engagement, and work, to be done in accordance with the Company’s Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures, particularly those involving referral source arrangements. Primary Desired Outcome Increase the selection of hospital services by local EMS companies Primary Target Audience Local EMS companies who do not have a working relationship with Tenet, as well as those that utilize Tenet for a portion of their services.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required; high school diploma/GED required
At least 3 years of experience in a field related to health system physician relations, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices
Exhibited success in a marketing/sales role
Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills
Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to travel in market. Selected candidate will be required to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Active Paramedic License preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and conducting in-person visits, predominantly focused on key stakeholders at EMS providers throughout the defined market service area, in an effort to increase selection of hospital/market services. This role will receive ongoing guidance from Business Development leadership on providers of focus and productivity expectations.
Strategic coordination with market EMS/ED service line lead.
Evaluate and interpret current EMS referral patterns and trends for market facilities’ service lines, ensuring understanding of market dynamics.
Develop and gain support for business development strategies for target market and services, in collaboration with operational and medical leaders.
Research portfolio of assigned EMS providers to understand the decision making behind hospital selection. This information should inform EMS provider engagement.
Conduct face-to-face sales meetings with clients ensuring through understanding of the service line attributes, processes and outcomes to consumers.
Complete follow-up meetings with EMS providers to ensure thorough understanding of their desires, needs, and obstacles to growth.
Communicate feedback from clients and partner with the appropriate market/hospital resources to resolve issues to better serve our patients and EMS provider partners.
Prepare and present sales reports, identifying trends, lessons learned, opportunities and areas for improvement to achieve market goals.
Continuously modify and execute business development tactics to ensure optimal business outcomes, based on feedback from clients and facility leaders.
Maintain latest knowledge of the health system, hospital, and provider landscape, relevant to your specialization, in your defined market service area.
Document all client engagement in a timely manner on a daily basis in the defined CRM tool, including outcomes and required follow-up.
Support the implementation of key initiatives that require relevant network development, as directed by the Group Vice President and/or CSO.
Perform all duties with consistently high ethical standards and strict adherence to company policies and procedures.