Respiratory Services Coordinator

Description

 SUMMARY:

As a supplement to Referral Coordinator functions, this position also performs pulse oximetry 

set-up and follow-up along with a variety of respiratory related follow-up tasks. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Contacts patients requiring pulse oximetry (pulse ox) to introduce DASCO and the 

pulse ox process.

2. Sets pulse ox machine for new use; ships to patient and track delivery.

3. Loads order into system in an accurately and timely manner

4. Downloads test results and sends to doctor.

5. Cleans returned machines and changes batteries.

6. Schedules patients with local branch healthcare professional for Medicaid 

requalification.

7. If patient or doctor requests discontinuance of oxygen, requests script and follows up for testing to confirm oxygen services are no longer needed. 

8. See Referral Coordinator job description for additional duties as time allows

9. Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

COMPETENCIES:

Customer Service / Client focus

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Results driven

Stress management

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 

a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates primarily in a professional office. This role routinely uses standard 

office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax 

machines. This is a tactile role, routinely handling respiratory testing equipment. 

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.

The employee is typically required to sit; occasionally required to stand, climb or 

balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or 

move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific 

vision abilities required by this job include both close and distance vision, color and 

peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL:

Travel is not typically required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive 

listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this 

job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT:

DASCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and 

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 

age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DASCO complies 

with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every 

location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and 

conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, 

termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

DASCO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, 

religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, 

genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of 

DASCO’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and 

including discharge.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Six months’ experience in a medical/insurance/healthcare field.

2. LPN license

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

None