Patient Coordinator (Sleep Therapy)
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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 clinicalbenefits 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.Minimum Qualifications:* High School Diploma required.* 1-3 years of administrative and clinical experience in an office setting preferred, but not required.* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to interact knowledgeably with patients, physicians, etc.Physical Demands:* Sitting at desk* Operation of office equipment and computerCompetencies* Technical Capacity.* Customer/Client Focus.* Communication Proficiency.* Financial Management.* Presentation Skills.You will be expected to work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 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.