Sleep Coach - Remote

Remote - US

Full time

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At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long‑term care for the patients we serve.

With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials.

If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job‑related factors such as experience, skills, education, and location.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Apria Healthcare’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients at home. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful and compassionate people, to meet the needs of our patients. Already an industry leader in healthcare services, we provide home respiratory services and select medical equipment to help our patients sleep better, breathe better, heal faster, and thrive longer.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sleep Coach helps CPAP patients build confidence and consistency with their sleep therapy. In this remote‑based role, you’ll connect with patients throughout their first year of therapy to answer questions, provide guidance, and help them work through the challenges that can make it difficult to use their equipment consistently.

You’ll use patient usage information, coaching techniques, and your knowledge of sleep therapy to understand each patient’s needs and provide practical solutions. You’ll also help patients understand their therapy, insurance requirements, equipment care, mobile resources, and future resupply needs.

This is a remote‑based position that is a good fit for someone who enjoys working with people, communicating one‑on‑one, and helping patients take an active role in their health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Proactively and reactively contact patients throughout their first full year of CPAP therapy.

Make and receive inbound and outbound calls to coach, educate, and encourage patients as they adjust to CPAP therapy.

Identify barriers that may be affecting a patient’s ability to use their therapy consistently and provide practical tools and solutions to help overcome them.

Use manufacturer software to review patient usage information and make each patient conversation more informed and personalized.

Use knowledge of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to help patients understand their therapy and the potential benefits of consistent use.

Develop a basic understanding of PAP and mask equipment from various manufacturers to assist with common troubleshooting questions.

Encourage patients to take an active role in their therapy, including using manufacturer mobile apps and other available resources.

Help patients understand insurance requirements, equipment cleaning, and future resupply needs.

Verify patient demographics, physician information, and notification preferences during each patient interaction.

Accurately document patient conversations, questions, concerns, and next steps in the patient account.

Share ideas and identify opportunities to improve the patient experience and support business growth in a positive and constructive manner.

Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of or experience working with patients diagnosed with OSA is preferred.

Experience working with various insurance plans, including HMO, PPO, and Medicare, is preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Patient‑Focused: You enjoy helping people and take the time to understand their needs, concerns, and goals.

Action‑Oriented: You are comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and finding practical solutions with minimal supervision.

Collaborative: You work well with others and contribute to a positive team environment, even while working remotely.

Effective Communicator: You communicate clearly and comfortably with patients by phone and can explain information in a simple, easy‑to‑understand way.

Energetic and Passionate: You care about helping people improve their health and bring a positive attitude to your interactions.

Relationship Builder: You build trust with patients and create positive relationships through consistent and thoughtful communication.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and Word.

Comfortable learning and using manufacturer software and other digital tools.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English proficiency, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Moderate mathematical proficiency, with the ability to understand, interpret, and work with spreadsheet data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching above the shoulder. This position also may require the occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.

OTHER INFORMATION

The essential duties and responsibilities, physical requirements, and work environment described above are representative of those typically required for this position but may vary depending on staffing and business needs at specific locations. The inclusion or omission of a specific duty or physical requirement is, therefore, not determinative of whether that function is essential to a specific individual’s position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Teammate Benefits

As an Accendra Health employee, you have choices to fit your life. Our comprehensive benefits program is designed to meet you where you are — through all of life’s stages. We’ve got you and your family covered with benefits that support your health, finances, and overall wellness.

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage

• Paid time off plan

• 401(k) Plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Basic life insurance

• Short-and long-term disability coverage

• Accident insurance

• Teammate Assistance Program

• Paid parental leave

• Domestic partner benefits

• Mental, physical, and financial well‑being programs

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long‑term care for the patients we serve.

With more than 6,000 teammates across a nationwide network of over 250 service locations across our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, we have the reach and expertise to make home‑based care work better for everyone.

If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities — from remote-friendly to hybrid and in‑person roles — and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life.