Sleep DME Specialist

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Sleep DME Specialist','202295','Sleep DME Clinic','Washington-Seattle','Days','40 hours per week','40 hours per week','7:00a - 5:30p','7:00a - 5:30p','Tuesday - Friday','Tuesday - Friday','','','!*!In this Sleep Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Specialist role you will be responsible for filling prescriptions for airway devices and supplies, including provision of patient education. Provide support to patients to maximize adherence to therapy and ensure availability of supplies and equipment.

 

Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Sleep Disorders Center (SDC), fill prescriptions for airway devices on an appointment or drop-in basis: Configure positive airway pressure (PAP) devices, perform mask fittings, and educate patients regarding PAP therapy and use of equipment and supplies. Follow up with patients to ensure proper operation of devices.

Answer and return phone calls from established patients, providing continuing support and troubleshooting to maximize patient adherence to therapy.

Monitor and maintain inventory of proper supplies and equipment. Ensure services (e.g., mask re-fitting, equipment troubleshooting) are available to provide high-quality patient care.

Work with patients and Finance to obtain pre-authorizations for DME equipment and supplies

Responsible for documenting equipment and supply rental/sales into the EMR, ensuring timely and accurate billing of supplies and services rendered.

Assist the Sleep Lab by performing instruction/patient education of Home Sleep Apnea Testing in the various Service Line locations.

Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. 

You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients. 

','!*!Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program with 2 years’ experience in Sleep Disorders Medicine or applicable experience required. Must have a valid WA state Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Two or more years’ experience filling prescriptions for PAP devices preferred.

Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Website : http://www.virginiamason.org