Posting Date
11/14/20251299 E Commercial BlvdSte 202, Oakland Park, Florida, 33334-4806, United States of AmericaEngagement Specialist (with Care Coordination Responsibilities)
At DaVita IKC, engagement is everything. As an Engagement Specialist, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients—onboarding, scheduling, and keeping them connected through high-volume, relationship-focused outreach. This role is perfect for someone organized, motivated, and skilled at building trust while helping patients navigate their healthcare journey.
Please note: In this role, you may be spend up to 50% of your time on Care Coordinator responsibilities, supporting patients through resource navigation, screenings, referrals, and ongoing communication.
Full-Time, Monday–Friday schedule
Daily start time flexible between 7:00–8:00 AM
Home workspace must include a quiet, private space with high-speed internet
Facilitate CHE completion in nephrology offices, dialysis clinics, or via telehealth; coordinate with Nurse Practitioners and clinics to prepare for in-person appointments
Perform outbound calls to patients, caregivers, and clinics for CHE scheduling, reminders, and rescheduling; schedule telehealth CHEs for patients unable to attend in person
Welcome new patients to the program and collect any new concerns from existing patients; escalate to RN or Nurse Practitioner as appropriate
Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient updates to the care team
Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust, influence patient participation, and overcome barriers to engagement
Organize outreach efforts by urgency and importance to maximize patient impact
(May represent up to half of total role responsibilities)
Coordinate care for patients by ensuring access to eligible resources/programs and assisting with referrals and provider appointments
Perform outbound calls and respond to inbound calls from patients, providers, and Village resources
Complete non-clinical screenings and pathways under the guidance of the Manager; escalate to Integrated Care Nurse as needed
Assist the clinical team with moving patients through the continuum of care by completing tasks as directed
Identify eligible resources for members and collaborate with Integrated Care Nurses, dialysis clinics, health plans, and other stakeholders to help members enroll in programs
Communicate directly with patients in a timely and professional manner
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential documentation
Demonstrate exceptional two-way communication, both oral and written
Act in alignment with DaVita’s mission and values to deliver high-quality patient care
High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2+ years professional experience in customer service, patient-facing, or telephonic outreach roles preferred
Prior healthcare experience preferred
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and motivational engagement techniques
Highly organized, with excellent time management and follow-through
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with care team members
Home workspace must provide a quiet, private environment with reliable high-speed internet
Directly impact patient care and engagement for complex chronic conditions
Be part of a mission-driven, collaborative care team
Opportunities for growth
Supportive environment that values innovation, communication, and patient-centered care
Join our team and help patients navigate their care journey.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $16.50 - $24.50 per 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: $64,350.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $64,350.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $60,405.80/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $16.50/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $16.50/hour, Remainder of New York state: $15.50/hourWashington Exempt: $77,968.80/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $17.66/hour, Burien: $21.16/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.29/hour, Renton: $20.90/hour, Seattle: $20.76/hour, Tukwila: $21.10/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $16.66/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.