Delivery Driver Medical Equipment

Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Patient Service Technician - Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver who wants to be part of a company who makes a difference in patient’s lives. In this position you will be responsible for making deliveries, providing services and ensuring patients and/or caregivers understand instructions for and are comfortable with use of respiratory and medical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to and implements all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Clinical Programs
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations
• Works with location personnel to coordinate deliveries Performs other du es as assigned
• Builds relationships with patients and/or caregivers
• Maintains assigned company vehicle in a clean and safe working condition
• Encourages patients and/or caregivers to complete the Customer Perception of Care survey
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of current Medicare, Medicaid, insurance regulations, and FDA/DOT and Joint Commission guidelines
• Educates the patient and/or caregiver on the safe use and maintenance of the delivered items
• Safeguards patient’s Protected Health Informa on and adheres to all HIPPA privacy regulations
• Adheres to the guidelines established in the ‘Rotech Way’
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of current products and services offered by the company and all applicable governmental regulations
• Reports equipment hazards and/or product incidents as required
• Delivers equipment and oxygen as required in accordance with industry standards and applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Provide clear instructions to patients and/or caregivers to ensure understanding of equipment
• Properly cares for & uses electronic tablet that is assigned for job du es
• Observes additional needs that the patient may have and reports to management during morning mee ng
• Completes all necessary delivery forms and paperwork including, but not limited to invoices, work orders, manifests and logs, patient care instruction, route sheets, etc.
• Delivers, sets up and maintains equipment at the delivery address using company vehicle
• Available for on-call assignments as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Employment is contingent on:

• Background investigation (company-wide)
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience

• Experience working in healthcare, home health or the medical field Strong customer service background
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 year’s delivery experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums
• Self-motivation, organized, me-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Must be able to accurately perform simple mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplica on and division
• Sense of urgency and responsiveness to customers
• Knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or Home Medical Equipment (HME)
• Multi -task along with attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn
• Properly work an electronic tablet device that is used for services after training
• Mapping skills including ability to plan me-saving delivery routes
• Read and successfully interpret written directions and/or instructions in English
• Helpful, knowledgeable and polite while maintaining a positive attitude
• Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with location employees and patients
• Work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Requires lifting and transporting of patient equipment and or move full & empty cylinders
• Requires driving a company vehicle for the majority of the workday
• Available for on-call assignments as needed (after business hours &/or weekends)
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking or listening
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and or paperwork and our electronic tablet
• Requires the ability to load, push, pull and li oxygen concentrators, oxygen tanks, portable oxygen units, positive airway pressure devices, wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, scooters, hospital bed parts, walkers, commodes and other home medical equipment and supplies in and out of location, warehouse, company vehicle, patient residence and/or delivery address
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Using common office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, fax, computer, etc.)
• Internet navigation and research
• Internet, including knowledge of email transmission and communication
• Loading, unloading and proper e down procedures of transported oxygen and other cargo as per company policy
• Electronic tablets and all corresponding equipment, such as- Blue-tooth ear-piece and dash mounts
• Understanding use of all applicable home medical equipment and supplies
• Operating vehicle mounted power li or rail gates as required
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment
• Operating the assigned company vehicle safely

Work Environment

• Extensive travel via company vehicle required to patient’s homes and/or delivery address for set-ups and recurring deliveries
• Warehouse and office with moderate in high noise levels.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Recognition program
• Employee Discount Program
• Cellular phone reimbursement
• Bonus and Incentive Opportunities
• Life Insurance and Disability
• 401k
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin