Social Worker, Educator - (Hybrid Role) in Durham, NC

IQVIA • Durham, NC

8d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Social Worker Educator – Durham, NC (Hybrid Role) Patients are at the center of our business strategies. The Educator - Patient Engagement Center Program is an educational-based program designed as a resource for patients living with chronic diseases that have been prescribed for specific medications. The Educators provide patient-focused education to assist patients to better manage their disease state and access appropriate resources associated with their prescribed medication. Educators are responsible for participating in one-on-one communications with patients. The Educator interacts with enrolled patients by telephone, video platforms, email, and SMS (text) strictly following the guidelines of the program. The Educator program is educational based. Educators do not provide medical advice or work clinically within this role.

Requirements

• Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker license (NC license or approved NC reciprocity)
• Possess or be willing to begin the process of obtaining a Compact multi-state license upon the start date.
• Possess or be willing to begin the process of obtaining a California LCSW license upon the start date.
• Direct interaction with patients and support for persistence and compliance experience.
• Knowledge of clinical data and pharmacology.
• Demonstrated time management skills; planning and prioritization skills; ability to multi-task and maintain prioritization of key projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated effective presentation skills; ability to motivate others; excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) skills with demonstrated effectiveness to work cross functional and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work and drive results and with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute plans in an independent environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and vision, challenge existing assumptions and interpretations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with third parties using good negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments and responsibilities.
• Fully competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and iPad technology

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years clinical experience in healthcare including hospital, home health, pharmaceutical or biotech preferred.
• Educator experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in a virtual or call center environment and providing patient education telephonically preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Some duties may require compliance with client on-site expectations, which can include full vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the connection between patients and program approved, patient-based resources.
• Provide educational training to patients on specific disease states and medication administration as prescribed by their Healthcare professional.
• Provide education to foster appropriate dialogue between patients and health care providers.
• Support treatment decisions made between the patient and healthcare provider.
• Provide product-related training as outlined in the program guidelines.
• Any additional duties assigned by program management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees