Clinical Inventory Specialist

@ VieMed; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RT Clinical Inventory Specialist to enhance the training and support of clinical staff. This dynamic role involves assisting with inventory management, training new hires, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You'll be pivotal in maintaining accurate records and promoting effective communication across teams. If you're passionate about respiratory therapy and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Respiratory Therapist license in the practicing state.
• Experience in medical or respiratory fields is essential.

Responsibilities

• Train new and existing clinical staff on procedures and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and documentation for all assets.
• Coordinate patient care and ensure adherence to company policies.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Training and Development

Technical Assistance

Education

Valid Respiratory Therapist License

Medical or Respiratory Experience

Tools

Laptop Computer

Smartphone

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Training):

• A RT Clinical Inventory specialist is responsible for assisting clinical management and remote staff with transferring, shipping, counting, and keeping track of inventory items.
• Works with the inventory department to reconcile counts and move equipment in the field.
• Advise on RMA activities and provide technical assistance where needed.
• Work with RT trainer to improve & update the RT training program; includes inventory monitoring activities.
• Assist RTs with testing and trouble-shooting equipment.
• Complete clinical competency checkoffs for clinical staff.
• Complete in-services for clinical staff when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Clinical):

• Responsible for the training of new and existing clinical staff.
• Responsible for contact with the clinical staff regarding training needs & changes.
• Responsible for the maintenance of records, charting, progress notes, clinical files, equipment records, preventative maintenance records, and other necessary documentation.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of all Sleep Management/VieMed assets and supplies.
• Ensure all pertinent demographic information is updated regularly with any change in personal or professional status.
• Oversee all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as pertains to the staff respiratory therapist.
• Responsible for orientation and training of newly hired respiratory therapist staff service technicians.
• Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills. Adhere to cost-containment policies and procedures.
• Work 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.
• Collaborate with all clinical, managerial, and sales staff to promote and market home respiratory therapist services to all referral sources.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company dress code and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Complete annual education/in-service requirements.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including state, federal, and joint commission standards.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is always maintained.
• Wear identification tag during working hours.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Knowledgeable of common lung diseases and restrictive thoracic disorders and their common treatment options.
• Knowledgeable of respiratory equipment, its function and purpose including calibration.
• Basic knowledge of health insurance coverages.
• Ability to understand and educate Respiratory Therapist(s) on new/existing clinical procedures and technology updates.
• Ability to communicate efficiently using laptop computer and smartphone.
• Maintain a good working relationship with staff and other departments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with staff, administration, and executive leadership.
• Treat patients and patients’ families with respect and dignity.
• Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that company policies are followed.
• Consult with other departments, when appropriate, to discuss patient care and coordinate other patient service needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized, flexible, and to function under stressful situations.
• Stay current in the field through continuing education, seminars, professional journals, and societies.
• Ensure that all respiratory therapist(s) and clinical liaison(s) documentation meets current company standards and is in line with company policies.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• This job may require the employee to go into patient homes for the set-up and service of medical devices.
• This job is primarily in the corporate office, but may require some field work to stay up to date on field activities.

Education and Experience:

• Medical or respiratory experience.
• A valid Respiratory Therapist license in the State in which you practice is required.

Access to Protected Health Information (PHI):

• This position will require the employee to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) for duties related to document and report preparation. Policies and procedures will be strictly adhered to ensure PHI is protected as required by the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

While work hours will vary week to week, you will generally be expected to be available for work during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)