Care Coordinator - Los Angeles/San Francisco
The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.The Care Coordinator (CC), based in San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA, leads the coordination of patient fitting activities in support of the sales organization and the team of Regional Clinical Advisors (RCA). The CC will serve as the local point of contact and a field technical resource to provide effective and efficient service of patient fittings. CC’s may be responsible for developing key fitter relationships and serve as primary contact based on mid-west regional needs. This role is a field-based position and is expected to travel 50% or more within either San Francisco or Los Angeles. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Act as liaison between corporate headquarters dispatching for fitter requests and local assignments
Assist in the fitter certification process and patient care as needed
Coordinate and report out to RCA on activities to align to a streamlined certification process and fitter readiness as the regional demand for service grows
Assess forecasting and inventory level needs for indirect fitters
Coordinate with Sales Training Department on field-based content requests and deliverables
Track metrics for continuous improvement on service and fit and train training processes
Track and document in Salesforce our multi-step fitter certification process
Track and report on profit and loss costs for dispatching and fitter activities for Kestra Team Members, 1099’s, and other local agencies used for fittings
Work with operations and IT to drive improvements to our A-Z software platform from a fitter and dispatching perspective
Liaison with legal and regulatory departments regarding contracting and training processes
Liaison with headquarters for new 1099’s and agencies regarding completed contracts and other paperwork requirements
Assist with the interview process for independent 1099’s as needed
Assist with inventory requests and tracking for independent 1099’s and agencies
Provide communication, agendas, and logistics support for field-based training events to the fitting teams
May be asked to cover RCA team for vacancies, leaves of absence and to train new hires.
Adhere to Pledge of Confidentiality
Information regarding a patient of this company shall not be released to any source outside of this company without the signed permission of the patient. Furthermore, information will only be released internally on a need-to-know basis. All Team Members will not discuss patient cases outside the office or with anyone not employed by this company unless they are directly involved with the patient’s case.
COMPETENCIES:
Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement.
Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service.
Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution.
Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking.
Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind.
Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations.
Keen understanding of commercial sales environment and service-level expectations
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Enjoys taking complex processes and breaking them down into simple and repeatable processes
Ability to analyze data that will drive continuous improvement efforts for service expectations
Interest and desire for life-long learning to continuously improve over time.
Ability to understand and contribute to commercial goals within the assigned region and nationally
Ability to provide instruction and instill confidence in Assure patients with demonstrated patient care skills
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONSEducation/Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree. Comparable work experience may be substituted for a degree.
Minimum 3 years clinical background with direct patient experience which may include but is not limited to nurses, respiratory therapists, catheterization lab technicians, physician assistants, ECG technicians, or paramedics.
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills with a clear and simple communication style
Strong interpersonal skills with communicating and assisting clinicians with providing care for patients. Basic understanding of field-based training processes
Highly organized, service and detail orientated
Strong project management, organization of multiple projects simultaneously, and accounting skills
Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a satisfactory driving record
Ability to consistently work remotely
Must be able to achieve credentialing for hospital system entry including, but not limited to:
Documentation of vaccination and immunization status
Pass background check
Pass drug screening testing
Review and agree to hospital policies and procedures
Completion of online courses, i.e., HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Electrical/Fire Safety
Preferred:
Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams
Direct cardiac patient care experience – RN, RT, CVIS, Paramedic, CRM
Experience working in sales, or a sales support role
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Variable conditions during travel
Minimal noise volume typical to an office or hospital environment
Possible environmental exposure to infectious disease (hospital and clinic settings)
Extended hours when needed
Drug-free
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to travel, up to 50% locally and regionally (across multiples states)
Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage
Frequent stationary positions, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
Frequent computer use
Frequent phone and other business machine use
Occasional bending and stooping
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, at times from in and out of vehicle
BenefitsKestra offers a very competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, 401K with Match, etc.Pay equity is an important part of Kestra's Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.Salary: Annualized between $75,000 and $108,000. Depending on experience and location.Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, disability, physical or mental status or any other characteristic protected by law.We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.