ASSURE Patient Specialist - Corpus Christi, TX (Per Diem/On Call)

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The ASSURE Patient Specialist (APS) conducts patient fitting activities in support of the sales organization and the team of Regional Clinical Advisors (RCA). The APS will serve as the local patient care representative to provide effective and efficient patient fittings. This is a paid per fitting position.

Requirements

• 1 year in a paid patient care experience (not as a family caregiver).
• Clinical or engineering background which may include but is not limited to nurses, cardiac device sales representatives, clinical engineers, catheterization lab technicians, physician assistants, or ECG technicians.
• Disclosure of personal NPI number (if applicable).
• Completion of background check. Florida and Ohio must complete a level 2 screening paid for by Kestra.
• Willingness to pay an annual DME fee which is deducted from the completed work order.
• Ability to pay for vendor credentialing upfront during a 90-day probationary period.
• Experience in patient and/or clinician education.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a good driving record.
• Ability to consistently work remotely.
• Must be able to achieve credentialing for hospital system entry including documentation of vaccination and immunization status, passing background check, passing drug screening testing, reviewing and agreeing to hospital policies and procedures, and completion of online courses (e.g., HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Electrical/Fire Safety).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams.
• Direct cardiac patient care experience – RN, RT, CVIS, Paramedic, CRM.

Responsibilities

• Act as a contractor ASSURE® Patient Specialist (APS) to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator via training assignments dispatched from corporate headquarters.
• Provide instruction and instill confidence in Assure® patients with demonstrated patient care skills.
• Contact prescribers, caregivers, and patients to schedule services.
• Accept assignments that could include daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
• Travel to hospitals, patient’s homes, and other healthcare facilities to provide fitting services.
• Measure the patient to determine the correct garment size.
• Review and transmit essential paperwork with the patient to receive the Assure® garment and services.
• Manage inventory of the Assure® system kits, garments, and electronic equipment used in fittings.
• Adhere to Pledge of Confidentiality regarding patient information.

Benefits

• Flexibility of work schedule.
• Competitive pay provided.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees