Kidney Smart Coordinator
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
As a Patient Education Programs Educator, you will play a key role in empowering Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients with knowledge about their health and treatment options. In this divisional role, you will bridge virtual engagement with hands-on regional support, traveling across your assigned territory to deliver direct education and partner with local care teams.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Educate & Guide Patients: Deliver engaging virtual and in-person education on CKD management and all dialysis modalities, including Home Hemodialysis (HHD), Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), in-center hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation.
- Travel Within the Division: Travel across assigned regions to conduct live patient sessions, boost program capacity, and support field teams in expanding class outreach.
- Connect Telephonically: Provide direct phone support to schedule participants, answer questions, follow up on care pathways, and offer targeted Spanish-language educational support.
- Support Program Operations: Keep participant records accurate by logging tasks, tracking pipeline opportunities, and managing data entry in our program management systems.
Requirements
- Ability to travel across assigned regions to conduct live patient sessions and support field teams
- Capable of providing direct patient education
- Maintaining accurate program documentation
- Spanish-language educational support
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
- Virtual Leadership Courses
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.