Fresenius Medical Care
Healthcare
KidneyCareSpecialist
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“Kidney Care Specialist at Fresenius Medical Care. Skills: Kidney care, Patient support, Care coordination. Provide virtual care navigation. Conduct virtual or in-person patient interactions”
Industry & Context.
Identify patient barriers
Extensive local or regional travel, Valid driver's license, Reliable transportation, Travel extensively within assigned market, Work occasionally in the evening and weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or G. E. D., Minimum 1-3 years of experience in kidney care, chronic disease management, or related healthcare fields.
Nice to Have
3-5 years clinical background, Relevant licensure or certification, Experience working with CKD, ESRD, dialysis, or chronic disease populations, Prior experience delivering virtual or telephonic patient education
What You'll Do.
Provide virtual care navigation
Conduct virtual or in-person patient interactions
Collaborate with nephrologists and care teams
Support coordinated patient care
Build and maintain relationships with providers
Support aligned Kidney Care Advocate objectives
Partner with internal stakeholders
Ensure consistent messaging
Serve as a trusted resource
Provide timely communication
Document patient interactions
Support referral workflows
Track patient engagement
Utilize virtual tools
Track program performance
Participate in development of education materials
Maintain up-to-date knowledge
Identify patient barriers to care
Connect patients with resources
Support quality initiatives
Adhere to regulatory standards
Participate in team meetings
Support patients longitudinally
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with nephrologists; Collaborate with care teams; Collaborate with internal partners; Collaborate with clinical teams; Collaborate with operational teams
Communication Scope
Patient-friendly manner; Verbal communication; Written communication; 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. ### **_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, and practice staff to support aligned Kidney Care Advocate and value-based care objectives. * Partner with internal stakeholders (KCA leadership, Value Based Care Health teams, operations, clinical, a
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