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This position markets services to assigned market area. The Business Development Specialist position will be responsible for maintaining a pipeline of prospective business, tracking all efforts and activities, and providing reports regularly to leadership. This position works closely with Houston Methodist Medical Staff, Directors/Managers/Executives and office staff to effectively expand utilization of Houston Methodist services and affiliated physicians. Must be able to travel on a regular basis.\n\nFLSA STATUSExempt\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEDUCATION\n Bachelor’s degree or additional four years of related experience in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below in lieu of degree \nEXPERIENCE\n Five years of experience involving business development, sales or relevant experience required. 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Exercises professional discretion regarding sensitive and/or confidential issues. Utilizes effective communication and diplomatic skills when dealing with internal and external stakeholders. \nLiaises with appropriate stakeholders to bring forth issues as identified related to service, operations, scheduling, and other barriers \nMaintains rapport with stakeholders to promote effective community health care provider interaction and appropriate utilization. \nDevelops relationships and meets regularly with individuals and organizations in order to improve communications and education. \nSERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nManages and prioritizes multiple tasks and regularly reevaluates priorities according to business needs. \nEffectively communicates changes in policy and/or new services and programs. \nAssists in problem solving and acts as a liaison to provide resolution as needed. \nQUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nPrepares reports to document and communicate activities using approved software. \nStays abreast and adheres to current Stark, HIPAA and IRS regulations in accordance with Houston Methodist policies. \nFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nMonitors regular reporting to meet/exceed quarterly targets. \nResearches, analyzes and monitors assigned market(s) to identify potential new business or improve current service offerings. \nGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nCoordinates or participates in activities related to physician/employer/community events such as new physician orientation, CME conferences, physician office education meetings, health fairs, benefit fairs, chamber of commerce events, advisory groups, focus groups, luncheons and outreach introductions. 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