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| Position: |
Sleep Care Specialist |
Location: |
CA - San Carlos |
| Job ID: |
001-06 |
Posted Date: |
07/29/2008 |
| Type: |
Full-time Exempt position |
Department: |
Field Office |
Overview:
We are seeking a bright, capable, compassionate and computer-literate person to be an intricate part of our team and train as a Sleep Care Specialist. This full time position works directly with patients, instructing them in the proper set-up for overnight, at-home sleep studies in our office and therapeutic equipment (CPAP and BiLevel) and supplies for those who are diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Statistics reveal that:
- About 30 million people suffer from OSA.
- Sleep apnea is as common as diabetes and asthma.
- 24% of men 30 - 60 years of age suffer from OSA.
- 9% of women 30 - 60 years of age suffer from OSA.
- The majority of OSA sufferers remain undiagnosed and untreated.
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Qualifications:
Since we are revolutionizing the way OSA is diagnosed and treated, no prior experience with sleep disorders is presumed, although a familiarity with Sleep Apnea is desired. In addition, experience in a healthcare environment dealing directly with patients is required. We have a sophisticated data architecture to manage, score, and track patients, studies, and equipment, so strong computer and data management skills are essential.
The Candidate must have the following Requirements:
- People skills are paramount. The ideal candidate is sociable and derives job satisfaction from the sense that s/he is truly helping others
- Medical Assistance Certification or 3 years experience in a medical environment
- Customer service work experience
- Knowledge of insurance benefits with various insurance companies
- Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, billing software, Internet)
- Knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea a plus
- Knowledge of CPAP Equipment a plus
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