Role Description
As a Sales Patient Access Coordinator, you will deliver reliable, high-quality patient access support and significantly drive program engagement while managing a broader range of scenarios with increasing independence. This role focuses primarily on leveraging a specialized skillset to expertly drive patient engagement via carefully developed outreach strategies.
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Educate, qualify, and convert prospective participants to create program engagement.
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Master the ability to evangelize Carrum’s story to align Carrum's value to prospective participants that align with healthcare needs.
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Organize, document, and define best practices to constantly improve outreach strategies.
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Manage a wider range of patient inquiries related to access, eligibility, and intake with growing confidence and efficiency.
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Apply working knowledge of insurance types, benefits, and Carrum programs to guide patients accurately.
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Balance productivity and quality while managing your time, follow-ups, and documentation independently.
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Contribute ideas and feedback that improve workflows, documentation, or patient experience.
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Support newer team members informally by modeling best practices and answering questions.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; college education preferred.
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1-2 Years of experience in sales development, lead generation, or a similar customer-facing role preferred.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong listening skills.
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Self-starter with organizational skills.
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Resilience and persistence.
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Ability to quickly learn.
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Understands the use of CRM and other sales tools.
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Spanish speaking preferred.
Requirements
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You have a “rock-solid” Carrum Pitch and are confident in your ability to influence program engagement.
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You have powerful people skills and know how to create strong connections with patients.
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You embrace “cold call” workflows and are excited to inform prospective patients about our excellent program offerings.
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You understand how to use consultative selling techniques to understand patient needs, address concerns, and overcome objections.
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You have excellent documentation and organizational practices.
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You understand the importance of curating objection reasoning when a prospective patient is not interested in participating, and leverage this critical feedback to constantly optimize our outreach strategy.
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You are a de-escalation expert and know how to best serve patients and create a world-class experience for them, despite any existing tension.
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You consistently meet or exceed performance expectations and service standards.
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You can manage moderate complexity patient scenarios with limited guidance.
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You demonstrate reliability, strong follow-through, and increasing ownership of your work.
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You communicate clearly and professionally with patients and internal partners.
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You are comfortable navigating multiple systems and adapting to evolving processes.
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You maintain a patient-first mindset while balancing operational priorities.
Benefits
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Stock option plan and performance bonus for eligible employees.
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Flexible schedules and remote work.
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Chicago and San Francisco offices available as an option.
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Flexible PTO, within reason.
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Summer Fridays (sign off @ 1pm local time).
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15+ paid holidays, including Juneteenth, World Mental Health Day, and Carrum Health Day.
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Annual holiday shutdown in December.
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Paid parental leave.
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Health, vision, and dental insurance.
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
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401K retirement plan.