The Account Manager (AM) at GuideStar Eldercare (GSE) has a primary role of vertical sales (Heads in Beds initiative) within GSEs existing contracted long term care facilities. The AM additionally manages the implementation of GSE services with newly contracted facilities and addresses any issues concerns and questions facilities may have regarding GSE services. A customer serviceoriented position the AM will build relationships with existing customers while performing audits educating facility staff scheduling clinical visits and assisting with marketing outreach and presentation to facilities when requested.
Job Functions & Responsibilities
The AM agrees to work as reasonably scheduled by Company.
Primary function of this role is to meet vertical sales goals established within the Heads in Beds (HIB) initiative. Autonomous field sales (growing referrals) independent decisionmaking and building relationships with clients.
Must have reliable transportation between home and all assigned facilities in sales region.
Manages the implementation of GSE services with facility sites.
Provide education to facility staff regarding the referral process as well as informational materials.
Support clinicianfacility interactions and serve as liaison; introduce providers to key facility personnel and expediate the onboarding (including facility walkthru) and support of clinical providers with administrative issues encountered in facilities (passwords EMR access etc..
Develop client service improvement strategies in conjunction with GSE regional clinical marketing and operations management/teams. Lead the implementation of such strategies.
Serve as primary GSE contact with facility staff. Maintain uptodate records of facility contacts. Perform soft surveys of customer satisfaction. Track and trend client issues to identify patterns that require process improvement.
Services provided by the AM shall be performed almost exclusively at independent and distinct facilities (i.e. nursing homes and assisted living facilities). Travel by car may be required daily of which overnight stays may be approximately 510.
Meet established monthly vertical sales goals for Heads in Beds initiative.
Performs audits to identify patients within facilities who are eligible for GSE services. Consult with long term care facility staff to strategize and implement a referral plan.
Maintain and grow relationships with staff at client facilities.
Physical Mental & Environmental Demands
Motion Requirements
Must be able to drive an average of two to four 24 hours daily between home and all assigned work facilities. Ability to drive in the dark is required. Must be able to transition between stationary positions and moving about facilities. May occasionally need to position self to reach items under or behind desks. Opens and closes doors. Often operates a laptop. Occasionally climbs stairs. Occasionally moves or transports supplies weighing up to 10 lbs.
Constantly communicates with facility staff clinicians and GSE corporate office (marketing clinical leads scheduling). Engages in audits and in person conversations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Must be able to perceive information displayed on device monitors from short distances. Must be able to identify and understand information on road signs.
Work Environment
Encounters weather of all types and seasons while driving to assigned facilities. Ability to drive in the dark is a requirement. When not driving this position works in a temperaturecontrolled facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees and patients through the work area is average and normal.
Mental Demands
Able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures for sales and marketing within the GSE Model. Must express or exchange ideas and meaning with employees. Needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as traffic customer service complaints schedule changes changes in strategic direction competing priorities of high significance to the successful function of the company. Able to consistently demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in the midst of quickly changing priorities.
Experience
High School diploma or GED equivalent (required). Bachelors degree in Social Science/Social Work (preferred).
13 years of proven successful field sales experience OR 13 years of experience in an administrative role at a longterm care facility.
Proven ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
Extremely detail oriented.
Excellent proficiency in customers service and sales.
Organized and resourceful. Excellent time management skills. Ability to multitask.
Adaptable and flexible with work priorities.
Deadline driven individual with a strong work ethic.
Available for remote work or facility events some evenings and weekends.
Dynamic individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office suite of products especially Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Abel to effectively and professionally communicate with individuals at all levels of GSE or client organizations.
Able to pass background testing including motor vehicle record review and drug screening.
Valid drivers license
Active auto insurance policy
Must have reliable transportation to convey you to facilities within your assigned region reliably and without reasonable limitation.
GuideStar Eldercare is the national leader in neurobehavioral longterm care services providing expert neuropsychiatric and dementia care services to nursing homes and memory care facilities. GuideStar Eldercares mission is to enhance the quality of life for patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety functionality and dignity.
We believe in bringing the highest level of clinical care to the longterm care population. GuideStar is led by CEO and Founder Dr. Steven L. Posar alongside our clinical team of expert physicians psychiatrists gerontologists neurologists and psychologists who work with our clinical staff to find the best possible outcomes for our shared patients. Our neurologically based model ensures proper diagnosis and treatment which improves care outcomes for patients with dementia neurocognitive impairments and/or psychiatric conditions.
GuideStar is dedicated to rigorous clinical care protocols and exceptional documentation and communication based on the most uptodate research and practice. Our dedication is underscored by our own research and desire to educate the greater longterm care industry. Most recently our research on antipsychotic reduction through neurologic protocols was published in JAMDA in September of 2023. Associations and publications our research has been featured in include: PALTC McKnights AAGP OHCA and AAIC.
GuideStar Eldercare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
GuideStar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment GuideStar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need accommodation please contact us at
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