Medical Equipment Clinician II | PRN at Abarca Health

Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical EquipmentIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver's license and insurable by the Avera Health automobile insurance program
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Knowledge of all HME Equipment and HME supplies including item numbers, unit of measure, pricing, use, expiration, operation/function, preventative maintenance, and safety features
Knowledge and performance of detailed transactions including registering new customer, sales orders, transfers, cash sales, returns, notes, tasks, autopay, and WIPS
General knowledge of all product lines promoted at the location
Ability to work the hours specified (PRN, as needed)

Responsibilities

Directs the planning of equipment needs for patients and high-tech setups
Completes home assessment on the ventilator assisted individual to determine acceptance of patient
Provides direct patient care including patient assessment and response to therapy, pulse oximetry testing, weaning activities, trach changes, stoma care, suctioning, and passy-muir or plugging trials
Trains and monitors caregivers on high tech equipment and respiratory patient care
Monitors the efficacy of the PAP and Ventilator equipment on the patient, assesses the ventilator assisted individual's response to invasive mechanical ventilation, and makes recommendations for changes in respiratory management to the provider
Creates and documents the patient care plan and directs the care conference with the patient's care team
Assists in equipment servicing, maintenance, and cleaning according to manufacturer's specifications, safety, and infection control standards
Conducts home visits to perform quality control checks on equipment and review proper use and safety factors with the customer
Represents the company through marketing and in servicing of a defined product line to selected referral services, with continued updating of knowledge of products and services
Pulls appropriate equipment and supply inventory based on physician order and maintains inventory control to keep loss minimized
Serves as resource to other staff and referrals regarding indications for use of products
Handles most billing and reimbursement inquiries and assists the site manager with special projects (e.g., quality management, inventory control, staff training)
Completes patient records, home visits, and coordinates care with other providers

Skills

Ventilator Management

CPAP

Pulse Oximetry

Tracheostomy Care

Suctioning

Patient Assessment

Home Visits

Caregiver Training

HME Equipment

Respiratory Therapy

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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