ASSURE Patient Specialist - Utica, New York (1099 Contractor, Per Diem/On Call)

Kestra Medical Technologies Inc. • Utica, NY

9h • Onsite

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 care giver).
• 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).
• 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 in the field in and around Brownsville TX.
• Disclosures are required for any potential relationships and referral sources.

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.
• 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.
• Complete background checks, including Level 2 screening for Florida and Ohio.
• Achieve credentialing for hospital system entry, which may include vaccination documentation, passing background checks and drug screenings, and completing online courses (HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical/Fire Safety).

Benefits

• Paid per fitting position.
• Flexibility of work schedule.
• Competitive pay.
• Kestra will pay for Level 2 screening in Florida and Ohio.
• Kestra will pay for vendor credentialing upfront during a 90-day probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees