[jfpruitt]

Is a paramedical RN one that does exams in people's homes for insurance companies? I was looking into this field of work and wondering where to begin? Thanks.

[nightingale]

jf:

I am not famiiar with the title. I would imagine the insurance compnay would go with the least expensive employee (as would most businesses). I ould think though that a Nurse is needed to do an Assessment and a Dr. would still be needed to sign off and approve orders for in home follow ups.

Any other ideas Group?

[LoisJean]

jf: I am certain that a paramedical nurse is one who works in areas such an emt or paramedic does. Insurance cos often offer work to RNs and LPNs on a contractural basis for insurance physicals and blood draws. It would be a great way to utilize a self employment status.

Peace,
Lois Jean

[nightingale]

Currently, I am contracted to work for an insurance company that does this Home Health service. Interestly, this Insurance Company, provides a lot of services that Medicare would not dream of providing like: pill set up and box refills and services for medication compliance beyond the customary 2 or 3 visits.

[Imagine]

Actually, the title is Paramedical Examiner and I did this work as an independent contractor for many years. You work as a subcontractor for one of the companies contracted directly with the insurance company. You're paid a percentage of the money collected by the contractor on a per-case basis. The pay is quite low and it takes many cases to make a living from it. Gradually, over time, your fee-per-case increases as you begin getting "direct business" that you can charge back through the contractor. When I had my business, I did 120-160 cases per month.

Specifically, it involves going to peoples' homes or places of work, completing a medical questionnaire, drawing blood, doing an EKG or any combo of the three. You are given "the case" by the Paramedical company (contractor) and it's up to you to call the client and schedule the exam. You need to be pretty flexible as a lot of people want to be seen evenings and week-ends.

If you like meeting people, being your own boss and aren't afraid of long/crazy hours this work is worth considering.

BTW, you don't need to be an RN to do it. Phlebotomists, LPN's and even people with no medical credentials do this work (scary, ain't it?). The only skills required are blood drawing, EKG's and being able to take a BP.

Hope this helps.....

[J. B.]

I am a nurse examiner and the only thing I would add to the above post is that when you develop a network of Agents who send you the work order dirtctly you can obtain a greater piece of the reimburment for the exam. In doing do one can make a desent living doing this sort of business. I am developing it and seeing progress.
check my web page and email me personally if interested in more information.