Business Development Representative

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Business Development Representative is responsible, in conjunction with the BD Director, for implementing the hospital's business development plan/strategy. Identifies, establishes and maintains relationships with hospital referral sources. Plans and/or attends community events to increase community awareness and to present a positive for the hospital. Serves as a liaison between the hospital, referral sources and the community, consistently providing an high level of customer service.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration or related field preferred, combination of education and professional experience may be acceptable
Experience: Previous experience in business development at psychiatric healthcare facility preferred
License: Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.
Additional Requirements: Must show proof of automobile insurance.

Job Responsibilities:
Provides effective account management of assigned accounts.
Actively seeks to identify new potential referral sources.
Assists in ensuring all admissions are well-coordinated with the hospital's intake and referral office, business office, MD and case management.
Attends and contributes to BD team meetings and appropriate sub-committee meetings.
Develops monthly/quarterly business development plans for assigned accounts as required.
Routinely participates in relevant community organized meetings and programs.
Participates in the development and execution of marketing special events as assigned by the Director of BD.
Assists the Director of BD in maintaining the marketing budget and recommends cost saving measures.
Keeps referral sources informed of program changes within the hospital.
Consistently markets the hospital to build community awareness and ensure a positive image of the hospital.
Displays fiscal responsibility.

Physical, Mental, and Special Demands:
1. Ability to sit and stand (at least two-thirds of the shift) and walk (possibly one-third of the shift).
2. Ability to reach above, or below waist height, kneel, bend, stoop, turn, and twist (occasionally to frequently).
3. Visual ability to read treatment plans, financial documents, computer screen and typewritten materials.
4. Ability to frequently push/pull wheeled carts to 100 pounds.
5. Ability to frequently lift and carry 10 lbs.; occasionally 20 to 50 lbs.
6. Ability to work in an environment where chemicals are frequently used for cleaning, where medical and electrical hazards may be present and where dust, mist and steam are frequently generated in housekeeping tasks.
Ability to work at a rapid pace and perform a variety of repetitive duties

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.