ASSURE Patient Specialist -Chicago Downtown, IL (1099 Contractor, Per Diem/On Call)

Kestra Medical Technologies•Chicago, IL

3d•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. The APS will be trained and Certified as an ASSURE Patient Specialist by Kestra. Ability to provide instruction and instill confidence in Assure® patients with demonstrated patient care skills. Willingness to contact prescribers, caregivers and patients to schedule services. Ability to accept an assignment 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. Flexibility of work schedule and competitive pay provided. Adhere to Pledge of Confidentiality. Information regarding a patient of this company shall not be released to any source outside of this company without the signed permission of the patient. Furthermore, information will only be released internally on a need-to-know basis. All Team Members will not discuss patient cases outside the office or with anyone not employed by this company unless they are directly involved with the patient’s case.

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)
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 in the field in and around Brownsville TX.
Disclosures are required for any potential relationships and referral sources
Must be able to achieve credentialing for hospital system entry including, but not limited to: Documentation of vaccination and immunization status, Pass background check, Pass drug screening testing, Review and agree to hospital policies and procedures, Completion of online courses, i.e., 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.