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Principle Responsibilities: Administer medically prescribed respiratory
therapy, while following AARC Best Practices Guidelines. Meets
patient\'s goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and
interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory
therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by
prescription. Helps patient accomplish treatment plans through extensive
patient/caregiver education of oxygen therapy, PAP therapy and NIV.
Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing,
noting, and evaluating patient\'s progress; recommending adjustments and
modifications. Provides customer in-home setups and location visits
Documents and reports the patient\'s status to the prescribing physician
as required. Documents and maintains the patient\'s clinical status and
current patient information in medical software programs. Ensures all
patient documentation is completed accurately and submitted in the
required time frame. Maintains patient confidence by keeping information
confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying
with procedures, rules, and regulations. Ensures operation of equipment
by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following
manufacturer\'s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for
repairs. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing
personal networks; participating in professional societies and
maintaining a current Illinois State license. Complies with federal,
state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying
existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing
adherence to requirements. Communicates and coordinates collection of
patient deductible and co-payments. Collaborate with Clinical Services
staff to provide a high level of customer service to our patients.
Coordinates follow up physician appointments to ensure face to face
visits are completed in a timely fashion. Complete follow-up calls to
patients. Responds to customer requests courteously and with respect
Approaches customers and inquiries in a manner which represents
ownership Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems and
making recommendations to executive leadership Refers troubleshooting
calls to appropriate department Reports any patient or referral related
problems to Department Manager immediately Build and maintain positive
relationships with referral sources to include education on medical
equipment qualification and policy changes Promote company program and
services to assigned referral source. Meets monthly and quarterly
productivity goals Adherence to the Prism Health Care Services\'
Employee Handbook Adherence to Prism Health Care Services\' Policies and
Procedures Supports the mission, vision and strategic plan of the
organization. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related
results Communicates necessary information to the Manager and Co-workers
Assumes on-call responsibilities for phone consultations or home visits
during non-business hours Works on weekends when required Attend
in-service training when required Performs other duties as assigned