Clinical Liaison

Interacts daily with hospital case managers, physicians, and respiratory therapists at each facility assigned to

deliver and set up O2 portability, ventilators, percussion vests, pap devices, nebulizers and small DME items for

patient discharge. Provides education upon setup, insurance criteria and documentation requirements,

equipment and programs available to benefit patients and to facilitate discharge.

Essential Functions

Essential Function

Stocks vehicle daily with necessary equipment, disposables, patient set up paperwork and marketing literature

needed for that day.

Makes rounds to contact all case managers each day at each facility assigned to them to let them know they are

at the facility should case managers identify a patient discharge equipment need.

Communicates with center throughout the day on O2 discharges so that center can schedule SR to complete

home set up of equipment.

Understands and communicates coverage criteria to case managers and patients as applicable.

Completes set up paperwork daily for all equipment delivered. Assists with getting CMNs and chart notes as

requested by center daily required for billing. Performs equipment set-ups in a timely and professional manner.

Responsible for the set-up of highly technical equipment such as ventilators, monitors, and CPAP units.

Provides patient education as an intricate part of the patient care activity according to the patient need and

Lincare policy. Performs complete and professional patient assessments in accordance with Lincare policies and

procedures.

Maintains current knowledge of respiratory homecare techniques and relevant respiratory therapy concepts.

Follows applicable policies and procedures of the Safety & Regulatory Manual regarding General Safety, OSHA

(includes the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (driving safety), FDA and Emergency Planning.

Represents Lincare through professional personal appearance, patient care activities and content of written

reports.

Facilitates prescription collection.

Maintains patient records in complete and organized manner in compliance with accreditation standard.

Qualifications

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level Education Details Required/

Preferred

High School

Diploma

or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

Experience Experience Details Required/

Preferred

Minimum of two years’ experience in home healthcare Required

Familiar with equipment and services provided in the home healthcare setting, or

other experience in patient care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSAs Proficiency

Must have excellent human relations skills to interface with doctors, other referral sources and

patients.

Must be computer literate.

Requires use of a personal vehicle with a valid driver's license.

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/

Preferred

Must be a clinician authorized within

his/her scope of practice (as established by

applicable state law or if none, by the

applicable national board) to provide all

patient care services offered by Lincare

from time to time.

Subject to state law/regulation, RN's,

LPN's, LVN's paramedics, EMT's and other

clinicians may also be qualified for this

position. If applicable, based on the

requirements of your state, in addition to a

valid state license, current National Board

of Respiratory Care Credentials may also

be required for CRT’s and RRT’s. Subject to