Community Liaison
UHS
Summary
Mesilla Valley Hospital is seeking a talented and dynamic Community Liaison to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals! Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
Job description
Position Summary
The Community Liaison is responsible for ensuring Mesilla Valley Hospital maintains positive relationships with referring sources and develops new business to achieve the goals and objectives of the hospital's business development strategic plan. The Community Liaison works to maximize referral potential from assigned accounts and serves as the connection between the facility and the community. Location of this position is Las Cruces, NM and will be travelling up to 90% of the time.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree is preferred in behavioral health, marketing, public relations, business administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of two years' experience in healthcare marketing or sales, during which measurable business development results were achieved. Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse treatment is preferred.
Skills
- Understanding of business development strategies, healthcare marketing, and/or customer-oriented sales techniques.
- Knowledge of computers and database management, along with experience with Microsoft programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to speak before small and large groups, to make scheduled and cold call visits with accounts, and to work independently in assigned territories.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in behavioral health, marketing, public relations, business administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of two years' experience in healthcare marketing or sales
- Measurable business development results achieved
- Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse treatment preferred
- Understanding of business development strategies, healthcare marketing, and/or customer-oriented sales techniques
- Knowledge of computers and database management
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to speak before small and large groups
- Ability to make scheduled and cold call visits with accounts
- Ability to work independently in assigned territories
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development Opportunities
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.