Patient Education Consultant

At Tactile Medical, we specialize in developing at-home therapy devices to treat lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency and respiratory illnesses. Responsibilities Educate the patient and/or caregiver in all aspects of device use, including donning and doffing of garments, use of controller, following prescribed protocol and initiating a therapy session Contact patients within service levels expectations to schedule and complete trainings and demonstrations Responsible for direct sales to patients which includes providing a clear and thorough explanation of the patient’s financial responsibility for the product, insurance coverage and finalizing the sale Provide clear verbal instruction while conducting the demonstration or training with patients and caregivers; modifying the interaction to their specific situation to ensure the training/demonstration approach meets the patient’s individual needs (utilize adaptive technique when needed) Manage and respond appropriately to any patient feedback or objection, both positive and negative, regarding the product, their financial responsibility and required paperwork Ensure appropriate preparation for all trainings and demonstrations including finalizing and confirming appointment details with the patient, ensuring that you have all equipment, supplies, documentation, and accessories necessary to effectively complete the training or demonstration Review, complete and submit required paperwork with patient and answer questions Work collaboratively with territory partners to facilitate completing of orders, which may include but not limited to collection of a signature on a prescription or other documents required for insurance requirements Identify, escalate, and communicate problems, questions, or additional patient support needs to appropriate department for follow up Effectively use translation tools for patients where English is not their first language Meet or exceed established performance expectations Maintain compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements including HIPAA Travel up to 80% within assigned territory Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education & Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience 2+ years of experience in a patient facing, education/training and/or highly advanced customer service role Preferred: Health related certification Medical device or healthcare industry experience Knowledge & Skills Ability to lift 20 pounds on a regular basis Ability to work remotely and travel to patients in a home, clinic or virtual environment Able to provide clear written and verbal communication to patients, caregivers, field staff and internal teams Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to empathize with patients and caregivers Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills in healthcare related situations High degree of confidence and professionalism interacting with people of diverse cultures, ages, and abilities Excellent organization and time management skills - proactive and efficient in scheduling and managing multiple appointments Able to apply new information received via online learning modules, virtual or in-person interactions to enhance the patient experience Skilled in teaching others Ability to stay focused and organized to complete assigned tasks Technology savvy to efficiently complete paperwork, update records and communicate progress Ability to be self-directed and work independently to overachieve results Our total compensation package includes medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, parental leave, family medical leave, volunteer time off and additional leave programs, life insurance, disability coverage, and other life and work wellness benefits and discounts. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contributions, and other requirements and conditions. Below is the starting salary or hourly range for this position, although offers may differ based on the candidate's location, job-specific knowledge, skills and experience. US Pay Range $23.89 — $31.35 USD To learn more about our Privacy Statement follow this link - To learn more about our California Privacy Notice follow this link - #J-18808-Ljbffr Doist