NorthStar Medical SpecialistsExercise Specialist, CPAP Technician, & Medical Assistant
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2020Exercise Specialist
Conduct an initial assessment of patients and assemble an exercise plan custom-made with program and individual patient goals.
• Collaborate with other teams to perform clinical assessments and develop a supportive exercise plan for patients. • Council with patients to find solutions to exercise questions and limitations.
• Follow up with patients via appointment, online patient portal or phone to provide continuous quality care. CPAP Technician
Provide exceptional knowledge of durable medical equipment for sleep patients with obstructive or central sleep apnea. • Individual patient support through mask troubleshooting including, analyzing fit and face shape to find the best possible solution.
• Work with patients and verify insurance eligibility for medical supplies. • Transition patients to long term CPAP therapy through teaching and verifying patients are compliant with machine use.
• Collaborate with durable medical supply facilities, Apria, Lincare, Norco, to ensure patients who are not covered under NorthStar Medical Specialists are able to get supplies. Patient Care Technician
Collaborate with administrative and clinical staff within a specialty clinic for sleep, weight management and pulmonary rehabilitation by directly and indirectly providing excellent patient care. • Log patient’s vitals, medical history and prescription updates prior to visiting their provider. • Use online medical portal to request, organize and send medical records within HIPAA for patients and providers.
• Provide administrative support for the front office; triage calls and walk-ins. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist Intern Assist patients in their therapy sessions with direction from the pulmonary rehabilitation team.
• Monitor patient’s vital signs, lung sounds, and exercises during therapy sessions. • Facilitate and educate patients about inhalation treatments and vestibular rehabilitation for secretion management and lung health.