Emblem Hospice Tucson offers life-changing service to all of our patients. We have a dynamic team of nurses, aides, social services and spiritual care professionals, as well as a compassionate group of volunteers and experienced management. We are searching for a full-time Director of Business Development to add their expertise to this team. We offer a competitive wage based on experience, benefits and paid vacation and sick time.
As a Marketer / Community Liaison you are responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships leading to referrals and admissions. You are also responsible for promoting a positive company image in the community with physicians, hospitals, discharge planners and case managers to promote our hospice services.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES:

• Current relationships with health care facilities or medical professionals in the area with a proven track record of success
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds
• Must possess an understanding of hospice philosophy and criteria
• Knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services
• Understanding of HIPAA guidelines and maintaining confidentiality of patient information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ALSO INCLUDE:

• A minimum of a Bachelors' Degree from an accredited university is preferred
• A minimum of two years' experience in referral development, marketing or sales with a health care facility or medical related company
• Ability to work independently and respond well to changing priorities and conditions
• Understanding the role and boundaries as a patient advocate
• Self-motivation with the desire and ability to succeed
• Possess or able to immediately obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card
• Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work with current registration, valid and current auto insurance and valid and current driver's license
• Proficiency in computer applications to include MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of community resources

Emblem Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pre-employment criminal background screening and drug screening are required.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.