PATIENT EDUCATOR

Job Description

Job 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).

• Ensuring all forms and patient information are input into the system.
• Completing FMLA in a timely manner
• Prepping H&P Packets for the following week
• Completing MRI Auths in a timely manner
• Printing and distributing Fax Folder Daily
• Filtering tasks. Completing or reassigning as necessary
• Returning patient calls in a timely manner.
• Checking patients in before seeing the provider
• Checking patients out after seeing the provider
• Complete brace fitting and education for pre op patients
• Educate patients on all procedures that we perform.
• Complete necessary follow up calls to patients
• Keep complete and accurate notes regarding education for surgical candidates.
• Performing EKGs
• Completing vitals on patients
• Scanning
• Reviewing schedule for the following week
• Assisting within the office as needed
• Traveling to all other locations when needed
• Assisting in clinic as needed
• Communicates with other team members in clinical and clerical areas to provide a successful patient centered practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

NTIA s may be assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Abilities :

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.