Patient Educator - College Station

Company: Baylor Scott And White Health
Location: College Station
Posted on: October 10, 2020

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Educator assists in the management and coordination of nursing and institutional resources to ensure effective patient care and nursing department operations. The Patient Educator also instructs patients and families on relevant topics according to assessed learning needs and assists with community education.

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• Instructs patients and families on relevant topics according to assessed learning needs in a clear and professional manner.
  
• Assists medical staff with the selection and/or production of patient education programs that achieve desired results.
  
• Coordinates customer service enhancement training for staff in a timely manner.
  
• Appropriately evaluates patient learning experiences based upon departmental checklists and counseling sessions.
  
• Assists the Director in evaluating program effectiveness and revising and updating programs as needed.
  
• Assists with community education and marketing campaigns, including Options, Community health events, event planning and scheduling, and TQM Adolescent Health Care, etc.--
  
• Presents self in a professional manner that promotes confidence in department services and encourages other departments to utilize education programs.
  
• Provides appropriate and timely assistance to medical staff in effective teaching methods and techniques.
  
• Participates in follow-up evaluations as needed.
  
• Assists with patient management initiatives as needed.
  
• Coordinates and implements patient education programs required.
  
  
  The ideal patient educator is someone who can communicate professionally and in a courteous manner, while serving as a resource for medical staff to provide coaching in effective teaching methods and techniques.
  
  Location/Facility - Baylor Scott and White - Rock Prairie Clinic
  Specialty/Department/Practice - Gastroenterology
  Shift/Schedule - Full Time, Days
  Benefits - Our competitive benefits package includes*:
  -- -- --Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
  -- -- --401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
  -- -- --Tuition Reimbursement
  -- -- --PTO accrual beginning Day 1
  -- -- --*Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.QUALIFICATIONS
  
  EDUCATION - Bachelor's
  EXPERIENCE - Minimum/no experience required

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