Job description
Patient Champion: Remote Healthcare Student Position
Grapefruit Health · Remote, U.S. · Part-time, Flexible · Students Only
ABOUT GRAPEFRUIT HEALTH
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 clinical students 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 before you graduate.
THE ROLE
As a GFH Patient Champion, 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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Complete a minimum of 6 hours of patient outreach per week (approximately 12–18 calls), on a schedule you build around your coursework
Conduct structured telephonic assessments and wellness check-ins using The Grove (Grapefruit Health’s platform)
Document interaction outcomes accurately within the platform
Escalate patient safety concerns to a licensed clinical supervisor in real time
Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality at all times
Participate in onboarding training and ongoing check-ins
TRAINING & SUPERVISION
All new student hires complete a ≦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.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
Verifiable healthcare experience for your resume before graduation
Confidence and fluency in patient communication
Familiarity with a real clinical software used in professional settings
The satisfaction of genuinely improving patient outcomes
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
U.S. based required
Must be actively enrolled in a healthcare program at a college/university: nursing, pharmacy, social work, medical assisting, dietitians, CNA, or similar
Must have a compatible computer and cell phone with SMS
Must be able to work at least 6 hours/week
A quiet, private workspace free of background noise or distractions
Strong verbal communication skills, or a genuine desire to develop them
Comfort working independently in a remote environment
Reliable availability for a minimum of 6 hours per week
If you are passionate about helping others and have a knack for building relationships, we encourage you to apply!
Required with Submission
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!
HEAR FROM OUR TEAM
“I’ve had an amazing experience so far with Grapefruit. I am very thankful for this opportunity, and it has boosted my confidence as a future health care professional and with patient interactions.” -Madison, Pharmacy Student
“Working with Grapefruit Health gave me the opportunity to communicate with real life patients. This program not only gave me the experience I was missing, but also the communication skills that I will carry with me into my career as a nurse”-Elizabeth, Nursing Student
Grapefruit Health is an equal opportunity employer. Students work directly for Grapefruit Health––we are not a third-party recruiter. All patient data is handled in accordance with HIPAA.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.