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03/25/2026
Join DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) as an Engagement Specialist
At DaVita IKC, engagement is everything. As an Engagement Specialist, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients—onboarding, scheduling, and keeping them connected through high-volume, relationship-focused outreach. This role is perfect for someone organized, motivated, and skilled at building trust while helping patients navigate their healthcare journey.
Position Details:
- Location: Remote, work from home. This is currently a Remote position. However, we value in-person patient care and may transition to a hybrid-remote model in the future.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time schedule with the ability to accommodate patient availability - flexibility is key. No nights, No weekends, No on call. Daily may start time between 7:00–8:00 AM.
- Home environment must include a quiet, private office space with high-speed internet (Ether cable may be required) to support efficient use of all programs.
Engagement Specialist Responsibilities:
- Facilitate CHE completion in nephrology offices, dialysis clinics, or via telehealth; coordinate with Nurse Practitioners and clinics to prepare for in-person appointments.
- Perform outbound calls to patients, caregivers, and clinics for CHE scheduling, reminders, and rescheduling; schedule telehealth CHEs for patients unable to attend in person.
- Welcome new patients to the program and collect any new concerns from existing patients; escalate to RN or Nurse Practitioner as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient updates to the care team.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust, influence patient participation, and overcome barriers to engagement.
- Organize outreach efforts by urgency and importance to maximize patient impact.
Care Coordinator Responsibilities:
(May represent some role responsibilities)
- Coordinate care for patients by ensuring access to eligible resources/programs and assisting with referrals and provider appointments.
- Perform outbound calls and respond to inbound calls from patients, providers, and Village resources.
- Complete non-clinical screenings and pathways under the guidance of the Manager; escalate to Integrated Care Nurse as needed.
- Assist the clinical team with moving patients through the continuum of care by completing tasks as directed.
- Identify eligible resources for members and collaborate with Integrated Care Nurses, dialysis clinics, health plans, and other stakeholders to help members enroll in programs.
- Communicate directly with patients in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential documentation.
- Demonstrate exceptional two-way communication, both oral and written.
- Act in alignment with DaVita’s mission and values to deliver high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Previous IKC experience required.
- 2+ years professional experience in customer service, patient-facing, or telephonic outreach roles preferred.
- Prior healthcare experience preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and motivational engagement techniques.
- Highly organized, with excellent time management and follow-through.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with care team members.
- Home workspace must provide a quiet, private environment with reliable high-speed internet.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Directly impact patient care and engagement for complex chronic conditions.
- Be part of a mission-driven, collaborative care team.
- Flexible hybrid schedule with opportunities for professional growth.
- Supportive environment that values innovation, communication, and patient-centered care.
Join our team and help patients navigate their care journey.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $20.50 - $26.00/hour. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour. Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everett: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits.
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Date
03/25/2026
Join DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) as an Engagement Specialist
At DaVita IKC, engagement is everything. As an Engagement Specialist, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients—onboarding, scheduling, and keeping them connected through high-volume, relationship-focused outreach. This role is perfect for someone organized, motivated, and skilled at building trust while helping patients navigate their healthcare journey.
Position Details:
- Location: Remote, work from home. This is currently a Remote position. However, we value in-person patient care and may transition to a hybrid-remote model in the future.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time schedule with the ability to accommodate patient availability - flexibility is key. No nights, No weekends, No on call. Daily may start time between 7:00–8:00 AM.
- Home environment must include a quiet, private office space with high-speed internet (Ether cable may be required) to support efficient use of all programs.
Engagement Specialist Responsibilities:
- Facilitate CHE completion in nephrology offices, dialysis clinics, or via telehealth; coordinate with Nurse Practitioners and clinics to prepare for in-person appointments.
- Perform outbound calls to patients, caregivers, and clinics for CHE scheduling, reminders, and rescheduling; schedule telehealth CHEs for patients unable to attend in person.
- Welcome new patients to the program and collect any new concerns from existing patients; escalate to RN or Nurse Practitioner as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient updates to the care team.
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust, influence patient participation, and overcome barriers to engagement.
- Organize outreach efforts by urgency and importance to maximize patient impact.
Care Coordinator Responsibilities:
(May represent some role responsibilities)
- Coordinate care for patients by ensuring access to eligible resources/programs and assisting with referrals and provider appointments.
- Perform outbound calls and respond to inbound calls from patients, providers, and Village resources.
- Complete non-clinical screenings and pathways under the guidance of the Manager; escalate to Integrated Care Nurse as needed.
- Assist the clinical team with moving patients through the continuum of care by completing tasks as directed.
- Identify eligible resources for members and collaborate with Integrated Care Nurses, dialysis clinics, health plans, and other stakeholders to help members enroll in programs.
- Communicate directly with patients in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential documentation.
- Demonstrate exceptional two-way communication, both oral and written.
- Act in alignment with DaVita’s mission and values to deliver high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Previous IKC experience required.
- 2+ years professional experience in customer service, patient-facing, or telephonic outreach roles preferred.
- Prior healthcare experience preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and motivational engagement techniques.
- Highly organized, with excellent time management and follow-through.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with care team members.
- Home workspace must provide a quiet, private environment with reliable high-speed internet.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Directly impact patient care and engagement for complex chronic conditions.
- Be part of a mission-driven, collaborative care team.
- Flexible hybrid schedule with opportunities for professional growth.
- Supportive environment that values innovation, communication, and patient-centered care.
Join our team and help patients navigate their care journey.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
LI-TS2
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $20.50 - $26.00/hour. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour. Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everett: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits.
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Engagement Specialist
Lead with your communication credentials
Engagement Specialist roles live and die on written and verbal communication skills. Highlight campaigns you've run, communities you've built, or content you've produced. Concrete outcomes, like audience growth or event attendance, make your application stand out to hiring managers.
Target organizations already familiar with OPT
Nonprofits, universities, and mid-size marketing agencies tend to have prior experience hiring OPT students. They understand the timeline and paperwork involved, which means fewer delays between offer and your first day on the job.
Address your OPT status early and confidently
Don't wait until the offer stage to mention your work authorization. Frame it as a straightforward process: you're authorized to work immediately, and your employer simply verifies your EAD. Candidates who communicate this clearly reduce employer hesitation significantly.
Emphasize cross-cultural communication experience
As an international student, you bring a perspective most domestic candidates don't. Engagement roles often serve diverse audiences, and hiring managers value candidates who can authentically connect across cultural contexts. Position this as a professional asset, not an afterthought.
Understand the STEM OPT extension opportunity
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO and factor this into conversations with employers evaluating long-term hiring decisions.
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Does an Engagement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Engagement Specialist positions that require a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field qualify as specialty occupations under OPT guidelines. The key is that the role must directly relate to your degree field. If your job description emphasizes strategic communication, content development, or stakeholder relations tied to your academic background, your DSO should have no issue authorizing it.
Can I start working as an Engagement Specialist before my EAD card arrives?
No. You cannot begin working until you have your EAD card in hand and your OPT start date has passed. USCIS processing currently takes two to three months, so apply as early as 90 days before your program end date. If your card hasn't arrived by your authorized start date, you must wait, even if you have a signed offer letter.
How do I find Engagement Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't consider international candidates. Engagement Specialist roles span nonprofits, higher education, healthcare, and marketing agencies, all sectors where OPT hiring is relatively common. Filtering by industry on Migrate Mate helps you focus your search efficiently.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Engagement Specialist job ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your OPT employment ends to either find a new qualifying position, apply for a change of status, or prepare to depart the United States. During this period you are not authorized to work. OPT rules also require that you report any job changes to your DSO within 10 days, so keep your SEVP portal information current throughout your authorized period.
Does my Engagement Specialist role need to be full-time during OPT?
Post-completion OPT requires that you work at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid status. Full-time positions are strongly preferred and easier to document, but part-time arrangements above the 20-hour threshold are permissible. If you hold multiple part-time Engagement Specialist positions simultaneously, the combined hours must meet the 20-hour minimum and all roles must relate to your degree field.
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