Patient Coordinator (Sleep Therapy)

VieMed Careers•Lafayette, LA

34d

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the PAP Therapy program. Is responsible for contacting patients to schedule setups of equipment (CPAP, AutoPAP, BiPAP) and explain the clinical benefits of PAP therapy and dangers of sleep apnea Is responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapy services. Is responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation. Is responsible to maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies. Is responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status. Is responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians. Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills. Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures. Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage. Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources. Is required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs. Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed. Other duties/projects as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover and/or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to interact knowledgeably with patients, physicians, etc.
Sitting at desk
Operation of office equipment and computer
Technical Capacity.
Customer/Client Focus.
Communication Proficiency.
Financial Management.
Presentation Skills.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of administrative and clinical experience in an office setting preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall clinical, technical and administrative functions at the location on record regarding the PAP Therapy program.
Contacting patients to schedule setups of equipment (CPAP, AutoPAP, BiPAP) and explain the clinical benefits of PAP therapy and dangers of sleep apnea
Responsible for clinical contact with the physician, referred contacts, health care practitioners, and others involved in the care of the patients referred to Sleep Management, LLC d/b/a VieMed for home respiratory therapy services.
Responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
Responsible to maintain accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
Responsible to ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly and with any change in personal or professional status.
Responsible for orientation and training of subordinate or newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
Exhibits effective written and verbal communication skills.
Adheres to cost-containment policies and procedures.
Works with the office staff to ensure prompt and accurate billing and documentation of services, including providing adequate information to satisfy third-party payor guidelines for coverage.
Works with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
Is required to provide availability for patient contact and response to patient needs.
Will work with team members (other RTs, PCC’s and various departments) to ensure tasks are completed.
Other duties/projects as assigned.