I meet patients prior to having surgery to teach about the entire surgery and recovery process. I round on post-surgical patients to promote successful recoveries. I remain as a resource to patients after discharging from the hospital in the event any questions or concerns arise during their recovery period.
CAREER
Patient Representatives
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$44,090
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+8.5% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Patient Representatives Do
Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.
Other Job Titles Patient Representatives May Have
Access Representative, Admissions Coordinator, Case Manager, Medicaid Service Coordinator (MSC), Patient Access Coordinator, Patient Access Specialist, Patient Advocate, Patient Navigator, Patient Resource Worker, Patient Service Representative
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Coordinate communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, or regulatory agencies.
- Interview patients or their representatives to identify problems relating to care.
- Refer patients to appropriate health care services or resources.
- Maintain knowledge of community services and resources available to patients.
- Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients using medical or administrative knowledge.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Patient Representatives
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High School Diploma (27%)
High School Diploma
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
There are a lot of careers in which having a competitive nature is beneficial. That's something I built from my experience as an athlete and it's helped me through my career.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
College Students
I'd recommend pursuing educational goals uninterrupted. If a bachelor's degree in nursing is the ultimate goal, I would recommend attending a baccalaureate nursing program opposed to an ADN program and completing bridged RN-BSN coursework.
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