Job Abstract

Based in Irvine, CA, Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, we collaborate with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Growing from 17,000 employees to 25,000 by 2025, this is an incredible time to join our organization! 

The Assoc. Specialist is a front-line medical professional who can utilize critical thinking to address general inquiries about Edwards products, disease processes, and general patient information. The ideal candidate can work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is able to multi-task while maintaining a high level of quality service to all callers.

Work Schedule: Position is hybrid and requires on site attendance 2-3 times per month at our Irvine, CA campus. The candidate MUST live within driving distance from Irvine, CA.

How you will make an impact:
• Provide clinical assessment and triage to patients by responding to questions related to Edwards medical devices and heart therapy procedures following established clinical protocols/guidelines to provide appropriate patient guidance

• Provide device and clinical education to patients and families on heart therapy processes and procedures focusing on excellent patient experience.

• Input case reason codes, notes, and resolution into CRM system accurately
• Identify service issues and facilitate proactive service recovery including handling problems and demonstrating discernment on escalating and de-escalating patient inquiries to patient safety team.
• Evaluate patient data and provide routine recommendations on trends utilizing nursing experience.

Provide recommendations on improving existing processes and program enhancements moving forward.
• Perform routine analytics on all calls/messages. Review patient data and provide insights on trends
• Ensure compliance to quality/FDA requirements including complaints, HIPAA, and privacy law. Report compliance concerns immediately following Edwards policies and procedures

What you’ll need (Required):
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program within the US

• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience required

• Must have active California nursing license with no record of disciplinary action or complaints

•Experience with electronic clinical documentation

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good knowledge of Telehealth, call center and call center  environment
• Good knowledge of cardiac care/rehab, heart disease
• Good knowledge of hospital audit activities
• Must be able to work in a team environment with minimum supervision, including quickly establishing trust and building stable working relationships with inter-departmental and cross-departmental business partners
• Excellent patient service skills with ability to resolve demanding situations
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
•Good knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to patient care , including HIPAA and privacy requirements

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
• Travel (day and overnight by car, air, train, etc.) will vary for occasional trainings and meetings

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $57,000 to $92,400 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.