Chronic Account Manager - Npwt (New York, Newark, Jersey City)

Job Summary
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 Chronic Accont Manager - NPWT is responsible for selling Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and related services in the assigned sales territory. This role works closely with branch staff to focus efforts on increasing sales. In addition, the Sales Executive II will work with the Director of Wound Care to develop and execute specific strategies to achieve sales, customer satisfaction, and profitability goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generates clinical demand, facilitates discharge of patients from Acute Care settings.
• Conducts daily sales calls to high potential case managers, doctors, and other sales targets in assigned accounts as determined by Director of Wound Care.
• Creates and maintains call plans to qualify new and maintain existing referrals to grow the business.
• Enters call plan and outcomes into the CRM system.
• Partners with the Director of Wound Care to develop and execute specific strategies and tactics to achieve sales quota, customer satisfaction and profitability goals.
• Collaborates with case managers, payers, referral sources, home health agencies and Apria intake staff to facilitate discharges.
• Obtains supportive documentation for clinical and financial patient care management and coordinates logistics of equipment for home delivery with patients and branch staff.
• Provides patient/caregiver initial education and documentation around usage of equipment and/or supplies for wound care and other therapies.
• Provides continuing education programs as needed to on-site hospital and payer case managers.
• Communicates follow-up information to case managers after patient discharge.
• Identifies and develops strategic relationships within the institution that will enhance patient care.
• Liaise with other Sales Reps and equipment manufacturers.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care.
• Participates in the institution's quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in appropriate state of practice with at least 1 year of related experience.

OR

• College degree or previous relevant job experience required.
• 3-5 Years of Experience in selling "service" or "commodity products" with demonstrated success.
• External sales experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Customer/Patient-Focused: Starts with the customer/patient and works backwards. Invests the time and energy to understand the customer/patients' objectives, then ties all activities directly to the achievement of those objectives.
• Action-Oriented: Thrives as a self-starter who proactively senses and responds to problems and opportunities and requires minimal supervision.
• Collaborative: Loves teamwork. Colleagues love having them on their team. Works well across functions and groups.
• An Effective Communicator: Writes and speaks clearly, concisely and with a spirit of partnership. Actively informs and inspires with messaging. Speaks plainly and is transparent with business colleagues.
• Energetic & Passionate: Passion and energy for health and well-being is deeply founded in their desire to help others and to be a positive role model.
• Relationship Builder: Excel in getting people involved and building a network of contacts that allow them to multiply their influence on the organization.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• Must possess a valid and current driver's license and auto insurance per Apria policy; may be required to drive personal vehicle.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate skills in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Word

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills

• Intermediate level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 accommodation will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package offered for eligible employees:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Personal Time, Paid Sick Leave & Paid Holidays
• 401K Savings Plan (available immediately)
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Referral Reward Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan (available immediately)
• We recognize our veterans by offering a company paid day off for Veterans Day
• Career Advancement/ Development Opportunities

Compensation

• Compensation is commensurate with experience.
• Annual compensation is based on a 40 hour week.

EEO Statement
As an EOE/AA employer, Apria Healthcare is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Apria Healthcare shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. AA/EOE, M/F/Disability and Vet.