Health Engagement Specialist I

Posted 1ds ago

Employment Information

Industry
Education
Salary
Experience
Job Type

Report this job

Job expired or something wrong with this job?

Job Description

Engagement Specialist I at Sylvan Health connecting patients with virtual nutrition care and support. Educating patients on programs and scheduling telehealth appointments with Registered Dietitians.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the initial point of contact for patients and caregivers
  • Build rapport and establish trusting relationships with patients and families
  • Make outbound calls to educate patients about Sylvan Health programs and assist with enrollment; schedule telehealth initial and follow-up visits with Registered Dietitians
  • Support patients with questions related to scheduling, telehealth visits, and general insurance concepts
  • Send follow-up communications through phone calls, SMS, email, and patient portal messaging
  • Provide timely support for inbound patient communications, including appointment adjustments and visit transfers
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and empathy during every patient interaction
  • Collaborate closely with Registered Dietitians and other care team members
  • Document patient interactions accurately within EMR and CRM systems
  • Resolve patient and caregiver questions professionally and efficiently
  • Navigate multiple systems and workflows simultaneously in a detail-oriented manner

Requirements:

  • Legally Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • 2+ years of experience in a patient-facing or healthcare communication role; examples include: Care Coordination, Patient scheduling, Healthcare customer support
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of health literacy
  • Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive, complex, or fast-moving situations in real time
  • Working knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system, including:
  • Provider visit types and care pathways
  • Basic insurance concepts such as deductibles, coverage, and in-network vs. out-of-network care
  • General patient navigation workflows
  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently across phone, SMS, and email
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable adapting to evolving workflows and operational processes
  • Ability to work efficiently across multiple software systems simultaneously
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
  • Helpful but not required: Previous experience or working knowledge in nutrition or Medical Nutrition Therapy space

Benefits:

  • 1099 structure
  • Work From Home
  • Training, development, and experience participating in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment