Business Development Coordinator jobs in Jackson, MS

Acadian Ambulance is currently seeking a full-time Business Development Coordinator in the South Mississippi region, specifically in Harrison and Jackson County, with potential expansion opportunities. The chosen candidate will maintain and grow market share by establishing and building relationships with other health care providers, elected officials, and civic leaders. Additionally, they will manage PST patients and represent Acadian Companies at various community functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Call on nursing homes to establish relationships and solicit business; handle all questions, inquiries and needs of this client base.
• Call on hospitals to establish relationships and solicit business; handle all questions, inquiries and needs of this client base.
• Assist Regional VP's with public inquiries
• Manage all PST patients (dialysis, radiology, etc.), including assessments and appropriate documentation.
• Attend community functions and events to represent the company
• Participate in NHA functions, including conventions and conferences
• Work with Regional VP's to establish and maintain relationships with elected officials; attend municipal and parish governmental meetings.
• Assist with development of marketing plans for all product lines.
• Help to develop contracts with local facilities.
• Participation in Chambers of Commerce and other civic organizations.
• Will coordinate patient movements with operations and Communications for Evacuations and mass casualty responses.
• Will collaborate with other divisions of Acadian Companies on projects and growth opportunities. 
• Assist with media relations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic determined by appropriate state requirements with previous EMS experience preferred
• Current American Heart Association BLS / ACLS provider or instructor card preferred
• Three years of sales and/or marketing experience
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies and guidelines

Specific knowledge and skills required:

• Willingness and the ability to travel in and around the South Mississippi region.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communications.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; along with an ability to learn other software programs.
• Ability to be on call for customer inquiries 24/7, as well as be available during a man-made or natural disaster.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.