ASSURE Patient Specialist - Lee's Summit, MO (1099 Contractor, Per Diem/On Call)
On-site · Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Contractor ASSURE Patient Specialist to fit and train local patients with a wearable defibrillator; serve as the local patient care representative to provide effective and efficient patient fittings; will be trained and Certified as an ASSURE Patient Specialist by Kestra; travel to hospitals, patient homes, and other healthcare facilities to provide fitting services; measure patient dimensions for garment sizing; review and transmit essential paperwork for garment and services; manage inventory of systems and kits; flexible schedule with potential daytime, evening, and weekend hours; interact with prescribers, caregivers, and patients to schedule services; maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and related policies; requires strong patient care skills, communication, organization, and willingness to travel in assigned geography (Lee's Summit, MO and surrounding areas).
Required Qualifications
- 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
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