PATIENT EDUCATOR at Mobile Technologies Inc.

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Education, Medical Terminology, EKG Performance, Vital Signs Monitoring, Electronic Medical Records, Brace Fitting, Customer Service, Insurance Verification, FMLA Documentation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Professional Communication, Patient Scheduling, Medical Coding, Conflict Resolution, Microsoft Outlook

Industry

Description

JOB TYPE: Patient Educator HOME COMPANY: Gulf Coast Spine REPORTS TO: Office Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt PRE-REQUISITE: none UPDATED/REVIEWED: 3/13/2024 SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES Licensed medical professional to work in a fast growing minimally invasive spine surgery clinic. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances change or exigencies require (this includes but is not limited to emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). 1. Ensuring all forms and patient information are input into the system. 2. Completing FMLA in a timely manner 3. Prepping H&P Packets for the following week 4. Completing MRI Auths in a timely manner 5. Printing and distributing Fax Folder Daily 6. Filtering tasks. Completing or reassigning as necessary 7. Returning patient calls in a timely manner. 8. Checking patients in before seeing the provider 9. Checking patients out after seeing the provider 10. Complete brace fitting and education for pre op patients 11. Educate patients on all procedures that we perform. 12. Complete necessary follow up calls to patients 13. Keep complete and accurate notes regarding education for surgical candidates. 14. Performing EKGs 15. Completing vitals on patients 16. Scanning 17. Reviewing schedule for the following week 18. Assisting within the office as needed 19. Traveling to all other locations when needed 20. Assisting in clinic as needed 21. Communicates with other team members in clinical and clerical areas to provide a successful patient centered practice. 22. Other duties as assigned. NTIAs may be assigned. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 1. High School diploma, GED or equivalent 2. BLS Certificate 3. Certified Medical Assistant (preferred) 4. Current License in the state of Florida 5. Experience as an EMT or Medical Assistant (preferred) EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS 1. 1 year of relevant call center or medical experience preferred. 2. 1-2 years of customer service required. 3. 1 year of medical terminology preferred. 4. Ability to problem solve as well as critical thinking. 5. Proficient in professional and effective communication skills 6. Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and thoroughness. 7. Effectively utilize available relevant technical tools and resources (e.g. Microsoft, Outlook) KNOWLEDGE 1. Knowledge of medical terminology. 2. Knowledge of the health care field. 3. Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations related to patient information. 4. Knowledge of counseling, conflict resolution, and customer service principles and applications. 5. Knowledge of Insurance and/or experience with verification of insurance eligibility SKILLS & ABILITIES 1. Skill in putting information in preferred medical record system, meeting clinic standards. 2. Skill in diffusing tense situations through diplomatic problem-solving. 3. Skill in using computer and medical records software. 4. Skill in reading and following written and oral medical order. 5. Skill in handling several tasks simultaneously. 6. Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions. Abilities: 1. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff via phone, in person and through email. 2. Ability to demonstrate leadership in resolving patient concerns. 3. Ability to establish relationships with a wide variety of people. 4. Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with providers and employees. 5. Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with providers and employees. 6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations. 7. Ability to work with computer and effectively use electronic medical records (EMR). 8. Ability to work under pressure. 9. Ability and willingness to travel between offices on occasion is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing six to eight hours per day walking, stooping, bending, and maneuvering. Occasional stress from dealing with many staff and patients. May require lifting to 50 pounds to transfer and or assist a patient in standing on the scale or sitting on the exam table. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Medical exam and treatment rooms and medical offices. Environment setting (lighting, temperature, air quality, acoustics) controlled. Well-lighted, well-ventilated adequate space.

Responsibilities

The Patient Educator is responsible for educating surgical candidates on procedures and brace fitting while managing clinical administrative tasks. They also perform clinical duties such as taking vitals, performing EKGs, and coordinating patient check-ins and check-outs.