Fresenius Medical Care
Healthcare
KidneyCareSpecialist
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“Kidney Care Specialist at Fresenius Medical Care. Skills: Patient navigation, Care coordination, Patient education. Provide virtual care navigation. Conduct virtual patient interactions”
Industry & Context.
Field-based, Virtual, Hybrid, Extensive local travel, Extensive regional travel, Travel to regional business units, Travel to corporate meetings, On-site training, Work evenings, Work weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or G. E. D, 1-3 years of experience in kidney care, Valid driver’s license, Reliable transportation
Nice to Have
3-5 years clinical background, Relevant licensure or certification, Experience working with CKD, Experience working with ESRD, Experience working with dialysis, Experience working with chronic disease populations, Prior experience delivering virtual patient education, Prior experience delivering telephonic patient education
What You'll Do.
Provide virtual care navigation
Conduct virtual patient interactions
Conduct in-person patient interactions
Assess patient readiness
Assess patient barriers
Assess patient preferences
Collaborate with nephrologists
Collaborate with advanced practice providers
Collaborate with care teams
Collaborate with internal partners
Support coordinated patient care
Support appropriate referrals
Build relationships with nephrologists
Build relationships with advanced practice providers
Build relationships with clinical managers
Build relationships with care coordinators
Build relationships with practice staff
Partner with internal stakeholders
Ensure consistent messaging
Ensure coordinated workflows
Ensure patient follow-through
Serve as trusted resource
Provide timely communication
Provide education updates
Provide patient status updates
Document patient interactions
Document education provided
Support referral workflows
Utilize virtual tools
Track patient engagement
Track patient outcomes
Track program performance
Participate in development of virtual education materials
Participate in evaluation of virtual education materials
Participate in continuous improvement of virtual education materials
Maintain knowledge of kidney disease
Maintain knowledge of treatment modalities
Maintain knowledge of Fresenius Kidney Care programs
Identify patient barriers to care
Connect patients with resources
Support quality initiatives
Support safety initiatives
Support compliance initiatives
Adhere to regulatory standards
Adhere to privacy standards
Adhere to documentation standards
Participate in team meetings
Participate in training sessions
Participate in performance reviews
Support patients longitudinally
Perform other related duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Nephrology providers; Care teams; Internal partners; Clinical teams; Operational teams
Communication Scope
Patient-friendly manner; Presentation skills
Full Job Description
Help patients navigate chronic kidney disease before dialysis through education, care coordination, and ongoing support. This field-based role partners closely with nephrology providers to improve patient outcomes, address care gaps, and connect patients with the resources they need to make informed treatment decisions. Ideal for professionals passionate about patient advocacy, relationship building, and making a meaningful impact in kidney care. The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $17-30 ** _PURPOSE AND SCOPE:_** The Kidney Care Specialist (KCS) supports patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) by driving early education adoption, care navigation, and engagement through a combination of field-based physician and community outreach and virtual patient support. This role bridges the gap between diagnosis and informed treatment choice, ensuring patients receive timely, consistent education and support across the kidney care continuum. Deployment may vary by market need and may include field-based, virtual, or hybrid responsibilities. **_PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:_** * Provide virtual care navigation to CKD and ESRD patients regarding kidney disease progression, treatment options (including home modalities and transplantation), and self-management strategies using approved digital platforms. * Conduct scheduled and on-demand virtual or in-person patient interactions (video, phone, and electronic communication) to assess patient needs, readiness, barriers, and preferences. * Collaborate with nephrologists, advanced practice providers, care teams, and internal partners to support coordinated patient care and appropriate referrals. * Build and maintain strong working relationships with nephrologists, advanced practice providers, clinical managers, care coordinators,
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