Patient Outreach Specialist
Grapefruit Health
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Grapefruit Health is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
<p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-d2f9f2ed-7fff-9271-9657-97ab474bb4a0">Patient Outreach Specialist: Remote Healthcare Position</strong></span></p><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-d2f9f2ed-7fff-9271-9657-97ab474bb4a0">Grapefruit Health · Remote, U.S. · Part-time, Flexible · Graduates Only</strong></span></p><p></p><h5><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-9ce6a45c-7fff-b3a4-432d-8169b305997a">ABOUT GRAPEFRUIT HEALTH</strong></span></h5><p><span>Grapefruit Health is a healthcare services company on a mission to solve the growing staffing shortage in healthcare by putting tomorrow's clinicians to work today. We train and manage healthcare graduates to conduct remote, telephonic patient interactions using our purpose-built software. The result: patients receive timely support, healthcare organizations extend their capacity, and you gain real clinical experience.</span></p><h5><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-9ce6a45c-7fff-b3a4-432d-8169b305997a">THE ROLE</strong></span></h5><p><span>As a GFH Patient Outreach Specialist, you'll conduct structured phone-based interactions with patients on behalf of our partner healthcare organizations. Using our software, you'll follow evidence-informed protocols to check in on patients, complete assessments, and escalate concerns when needed, all from a quiet space of your choosing. You'll work with patients experiencing different disease states, preventative care needs, medication use, post-discharge follow-up needs, etc. All interactions are telephonic; no video, no in-person contact required. Must be based in the U.S.</span></p><h5><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-9ce6a45c-7fff-b3a4-432d-8169b305997a">WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></span></h5><ul><li><p><span>Complete a minimum of 20 hours of patient outreach per week on a flexible schedule you build</span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct structured telephonic assessments and wellness check-ins using The Grove (Grapefruit Health's platform)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Document interaction outcomes accurately within the platform</span></p></li><li><p><span>Escalate patient safety concerns to a licensed clinical supervisor in real time</span></p></li><li><p><span>Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality at all times</span></p></li><li><p><span>Participate in onboarding training and ongoing check-ins</span></p></li></ul><h5><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-9ce6a45c-7fff-b3a4-432d-8169b305997a">TRAINING & SUPERVISION</strong></span></h5><p><span>All new graduate hires complete a â¦14 day paid onboarding covering our platform, communication frameworks, and HIPAA requirements. Once active, you'll be supervised by our Clinical Leadership Team who are available during your shifts for escalations and support.</span></p><h5><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-9ce6a45c-7fff-b3a4-432d-8169b305997a">WHAT YOU'LL GAIN</strong></span></h5><ul><li><p><span>Verifiable healthcare experience for your resume</span></p></li><li><p><span>Confidence and fluency in patient communication</span></p></li><li><p><span>Familiarity with a real clinical software used in professional settings</span></p></li><li><p><span>The satisfaction of genuinely improving patient outcomes</span></p></li></ul><h5><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-9ce6a45c-7fff-b3a4-432d-8169b305997a">WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR</strong></span></h5><ul><li><p><span>U.S. based required</span></p></li><li><p><span>Must be a healthcare school graduate - active clinical enrollment does not qualify for this role. You will be rejected if you are in school</span></p></li><li><p><span>Certification as a medical assistant, community health worker, patient navigator, pharmacy technician, or comparable clinical credential is a plus</span></p></li><li><p><span>Must have a compatible computer and cell phone with SMS</span></p></li><li><p><span>Must be able to work at least 20 hours/week</span></p></li><li><p><span>A quiet, private workspace free of background noise or distractions</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong verbal communication skills, or a genuine desire to develop them</span></p></li><li><p><span>Comfort working independently in a remote environment</span></p></li></ul><p>If you are passionate about helping others and have a knack for building relationships, we encourage you to apply!</p><p></p><h5><strong><em>Required with Submission</em></strong></h5><ul><li><p><strong><em>Two-minute or less video explaining why you would be a good fit for Grapefruit Health and why you think learning how to perform care telephonically is important to prepare you to become a clinician. These do not need to be very formal and are mostly for us to evaluate your communication style. Be yourself and have fun with it!</em></strong></p></li></ul><p></p><h5><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-9ce6a45c-7fff-b3a4-432d-8169b305997a">HEAR FROM OUR TEAM</strong></span></h5><p><span>"I've had an amazing experience so far with Grapefruit. I am very thankful for this opportunity, and
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South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
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About Grapefruit Health
Grapefruit Health is a company in the hr industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.