What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist III, Admissions (ROPS) position at DaVita Kidney Care?
Posting Date
04/16/2026
100 Spaulding DrSte 102, Marion, North Carolina, 28752-5115, United States of America
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This role provides contact center-based support via telephone, email, fax, and internet to facilitate services for dialysis patients who choose DaVita Guest Services for permanent dialysis placement. Teammates in this role facilitate the placement of patients that require additional time and attention. The position requires service delivery excellence to build and establish strong hospital relationships, strong field relationships and strong internal DGS relationships. Teammates will need to be knowledgeable of the other treatment options within DaVita (In-Center Self-Care, Nocturnal, as well as, traditional In-Center Hemodialysis). Creative problem solving and the ability to leverage relationships to escalate as needed are key skills for this role.
Essential Function
Responds daily to inbound telephone calls, e-mail and fax requests for dialysis treatment. Place outbound calls, text msgs, emails to field leadership to bring visibility to a patient placement and complete placement requests, focused on our most complex and at risky placements. Placements escalated to the spotlight team are at highest risk of non-placement, the partnership and problem solving required of this role represents a large revenue opportunity.
Respond professionally, promptly, and courteously to inbound calls, e-mails and faxed referrals and/or requests for treatment options
Utilize all tools and resources to coordinate and complete the placement of a patient
Build strong working relationships with field leadership (Division Vice Presidents, Regional Operations Directors and Facility Administrators, etc.) to expedite the patient placement process. The team also works closely with ROPs to ensure a funding source is secured for all patients prior to admission which maintains revenue streams for the village.
Train teammates at all levels, both field and DGS to understand reasons for a spotlight, when to spotlight and what to expect when a spotlight request is sent to the Spotlight Specialist and conduct audits of placements, reviewing for process opportunities
Other duties as assigned
Specialized Experience, Education, Training, Or Qualifications
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to work non-traditional and/or expanded hours from 6AM to 7PM to serve patients and teammates during both emergency and non-emergency events as needed
Data entry speed of 25-40 keystrokes per minute
Excellent Customer Relationship And Inter-company Network Building Skills
Personal values in line with DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $20.50 - $28.00/hour.
If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.
New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour
Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
04/16/2026
100 Spaulding DrSte 102, Marion, North Carolina, 28752-5115, United States of America
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This role provides contact center-based support via telephone, email, fax, and internet to facilitate services for dialysis patients who choose DaVita Guest Services for permanent dialysis placement. Teammates in this role facilitate the placement of patients that require additional time and attention. The position requires service delivery excellence to build and establish strong hospital relationships, strong field relationships and strong internal DGS relationships. Teammates will need to be knowledgeable of the other treatment options within DaVita (In-Center Self-Care, Nocturnal, as well as, traditional In-Center Hemodialysis). Creative problem solving and the ability to leverage relationships to escalate as needed are key skills for this role.
Essential Function
Responds daily to inbound telephone calls, e-mail and fax requests for dialysis treatment. Place outbound calls, text msgs, emails to field leadership to bring visibility to a patient placement and complete placement requests, focused on our most complex and at risky placements. Placements escalated to the spotlight team are at highest risk of non-placement, the partnership and problem solving required of this role represents a large revenue opportunity.
Respond professionally, promptly, and courteously to inbound calls, e-mails and faxed referrals and/or requests for treatment options
Utilize all tools and resources to coordinate and complete the placement of a patient
Build strong working relationships with field leadership (Division Vice Presidents, Regional Operations Directors and Facility Administrators, etc.) to expedite the patient placement process. The team also works closely with ROPs to ensure a funding source is secured for all patients prior to admission which maintains revenue streams for the village.
Train teammates at all levels, both field and DGS to understand reasons for a spotlight, when to spotlight and what to expect when a spotlight request is sent to the Spotlight Specialist and conduct audits of placements, reviewing for process opportunities
Other duties as assigned
Specialized Experience, Education, Training, Or Qualifications
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to work non-traditional and/or expanded hours from 6AM to 7PM to serve patients and teammates during both emergency and non-emergency events as needed
Data entry speed of 25-40 keystrokes per minute
Excellent Customer Relationship And Inter-company Network Building Skills
Personal values in line with DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
- A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
- Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
- Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
- A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
- Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $20.50 - $28.00/hour.
If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.
New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour
Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Salary : $62,353 - $80,168