The Corporate Health Advocate (CHA) maintains closed-loop internal communication platform, assist in the marketing of service lines and community events, and foster opportunities to elevate the Matagorda County Hospital District's standing with members of the press, district employees, medical staff members, referring physicians, and community influencers. The CHA supports the health and growth-based programs. The CHA develops and fosters a positive relationship with area employers and their employees. Works with the local employers on obtaining four lines of revenue; occupational health, workers' compensation, general health, and preventative health. The CHA advises physicians, physician offices/clinics, insurance companies, third party administrators, claims companies and hospital departments to increase revenues for hospital, clinics and aligned physicians. The CHA assists with implementation, proactively with issue spotting and problem solving to ensure superior customer satisfaction. This is a remote independent contractor position but may require on-site attendance for meetings. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support implementation of new clients with various implementation activities
• Supports Marketing Department with strategies and project implementation
• Model behavior to promote a positive caller/client experience
• Collaborates with health care team and SCP Health Service Coordination to support client specific strategies
• Research markets and competitors and maintain a working prospect list of employers to identify growth opportunities
• Enroll employers as clients of the hospital in Health Growth Programs
• Participate in discussions with prospects or clients to understand the business needs, architect the solution set and present the offering as needed
• Develop occupational health and wellness proposals for services for employers
• Create and present ideas to District Director of Ancillary Services and, hospital team to expand client service offerings
• Collaborate with hospital team on a regular basis to review key performance metrics and drive strategies for performance enhancement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field, preferred.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance, required.
• Two years sales, insurance, workers' comp, occupational health, wellness, or account representation/maintenance experience, preferred.
• Background or experience in Health Education, preferred.