Posting Date
07/15/2026
720 S River RdSte D-1100, St George, Utah, 84790-5522, United States of America
Engagement Specialist
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.
Position Details:
Location: St. George, Utah (Candidates MUST reside in Utah, preferably in the St. George metropolitan area or surrounding communities.)
Work Arrangement: This position will initially start as primarily remote. Over time, it will transition to a hybrid role requiring travel into the field approximately days 1-3 days/week within the assigned territory, with additional travel as needed to support business and patient needs. Field responsibilities include nephrology partner meetings, patient visits, and other care coordination activities.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Flexibility is essential to accommodate patient availability. Typical start time is between 7:00-8:00 a.m. No evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
Home Office Requirements: Candidates must have a dedicated, quiet, and private workspace with reliable high-speed internet service. A wired Ethernet connection may be required to ensure optimal performance of company systems and applications
Engagement Specialist Responsibilities
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
Care Coordinator Responsibilities:
(May represent some 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
Qualifications:
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
Strong verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and motivational engagement techniques
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Highly organized, with excellent time management and follow-through
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to educate patients and families during stressful situations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple urgent referrals.
Commitment to service excellence and patient satisfaction
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the team
Home workspace must provide a quiet, private environment with reliable high-speed internet
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior healthcare or clinical medical office experience
Previous IKC experience is preferred
CNA or MA experience is a plus
Experience coordinating care (referrals, care management, etc.)
Experience working in a hospital, dialysis clinic, physician office, health system, or other healthcare setting.
Familiarity of medical insurance, including commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and authorization/eligibility processes and payors.
Experience in direct patient care or support
Prior medical office environment experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Directly impact patient care and engagement for complex chronic conditions
- Be part of a mission-driven, collaborative care team
- Flexible hybrid schedule with opportunities for professional growth
- Supportive environment that values innovation, communication, and patient-centered care
Join our team and help patients navigate their care journey
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.
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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 $18.00 - $22.50/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: $21.71/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
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