I started work on Dec 14 at a gastroenterology office here in Titusville. It's intense, especially for someone that hasn't worked in a medical clinic before. It's a busy office and on a typical day we'll see anywhere from 45-60 patients. Fortunately with my major in exercise physiology I took some anatomy/physiology classes, so I'm somewhat familiar with the medical terminology. One of the words I encounter every day: ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY -yea we like to shorten that to EGD :) My official title (I think) is Scheduler. Official, I know. It means I check patients out after they see the doctor and schedule their procedures, tests, or other orders. It's interesting because every patient is different and there are lots of different tests/procedures that can be done in several different locations. It gets quite exciting when the patient checking out is a direct admit to the hospital. Also, our office is small enough that I get a taste (wrong word to use!) of all the different positions...for example 'working' the patients i.e. taking blood pressure, temp, pulse, weight, and sometimes even helping out the doc while they see patients...use your imagination, no no don't actually. Haha! I also get to deal with the insurance side of things sometimes which is annoying. Getting authorizations for certain tests/procedures is the worst. And it is true what everyone says about doctor's hand writing. It is TERRIBLE! Trying to read their orders and office visit notes to see what they want done is a challenge to say the least! And it doesn't help when the diagnosis is a word I've never even heard of before :)
Our office has two doctors and a nurse practitioner, along with 8 other staff. I've been so impressed, EVERYONE at the office is SO nice and helpful. It's a great work environment and I feel so blessed to have found a good job, especially with how depressed Florida's economy is right now. There is overtime opportunity pretty much everyday which is great. And another perk is that drug reps provide lunches pretty often, or bring us fresh bread and chocolates. The break room is always full of goodies...actually not sure if this is a good thing. I have to say that I'm surprised I haven't heard any poo jokes yet though. Anybody have any good ones?
Oh and the best part of the job...PJ party everyday! I get to wear scrubs and I love it!! And of course it was only appropriate that I bought brown scrubs for my poo job :)
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What a great job! You will get used to the handwriting and pretty soon it will be like no big deal. I am glad you did not buy yellow-green scrubs!!!
Oh my gosh I love the poo scrubs! Oh and I am not sure you should say, "I get a taste of all the different positions..." in a post titled "Poo Job." Just saying. And yes, you can erase this comment if you wish. :)
Lizi Poo, I love your poo job. Can I come work with you? That would be fun actually. I'm impressed by all you are doing and learning. And I'm so glad you have a job in Florida with your honey! I love you lady! Thanks for the words of encouragement on my blog. I needed it!
P.S. Ok seriously, is your word verification rigged? This time my word is "buts"
Dawn works in a gastroenterology office too.
Hilarious! Hey I blogged stalked you from Wendys..hope you don't mind:) Looks like things are goind well..me vjen shume mire. LOve the poo job..my husband is a drug rep, and gets to visit all you nice people.
Why did Tigger look in the toilet? He was looking for Pooh! Ha ha, its still funny even after hearing 20 billion times from a 5 year old. That is awesome about your job! I worked at a General Surgery office for 3 years, and I have been doing external scheduling for a huge cardiology office here in Idaho for the last 2 years. Its a fun job. Good Luck!
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