Delivery Technician (Home Medical Equipment)

Job Summary

Coordinates and delivers patient orders along with patient focus care within the Home Medical Equipment department.

Minimum requirements

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer health care experience, not required.
• Prior experience with Home Medical Equipment preferred, not required.
• No prior training required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Home Medical Equipment.
• Organizational and Prioritizing Skills.
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Human Relations skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to stand for four-hour periods between breaks.
• Ability to lift a 75-pound maximum.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Potential exposure to the risk of blood borne pathogens Category I.
• Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
• Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals.
• Occasionally exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements.
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
• Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness).
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Exposed to hot or noisy equipment.
• Exposed to hot and humid work environment.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires.
• Works in a smoke-free environment.
• Continuous exposure to video display terminal.

Physical Demands

• Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry 75 pounds or less).
• Industrial back support available upon request.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking/sitting.
• Lifts supplies/equipment.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
• Requires far acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more.
• Requires near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

Patient Populations Served

• Neonate
• Pediatric
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric

Summary of essential job functions
TECHNICAL / ADMINISTRATIVE / CLERICAL

• Performs duties associated with coordination, delivery and setup of Home Medical Equipment for Ehardt’s Pharmacy, Inc.
• Coordinate and prepare an efficient and cost effective route for deliveries with the assistance of the Director of Home Medical Equipment.
• Deliver and assemble orders of Home Medical Equipment in patients’ homes.
• Comply with all regulations and safety procedures with each type of equipment.
• Inform patient of proper instructions.
• Coordinate and follow-up with patient for pick-ups and returns.
• Performs duties associated with the maintenance, cleaning and repair of Home Medical Equipment for Ehardt’s Pharmacy, Inc.
• Provide maintenance for Home Medical Equipment.
• Handle and clean contaminated equipment.
• Assist with repairing or troubleshooting broken equipment.
• Performs duties associated with the organization and inventory of Home Medical Equipment for Ehardt’s Pharmacy, Inc.
• Maintains the warehouse by keeping it clean and organized.
• Assists with routine inventory of Home Medical Equipment.
• Performs duties associated with the operation and maintenance of the company’s vehicles.
• Obeys State and Local traffic laws at all times.
• Operates the vehicle safely at all times.
• Maintains the cleanliness and routine care of the company’s vehicle.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of Home Medical Equipment.

DEMONSTRATION OF VALUES

Excellence

• Performs work with a standard of high quality which adheres to business, professional and social ethics.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of all patients, visitors, employees, and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Exhibits knowledge and behavior of quality improvement processes.
• Supports all company policies and procedures.

Flexibility

• Fosters open communication through clear expression and receptive listening.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and insight regarding the perceptions and reactions of others.
• Stimulates and facilitates change.
• Supports change once decisions are made.
• Performs other duties consistent with position and qualifications.

Integrity

• Projects image that demonstrates respect and compassion to others, both verbally and non-verbally.
• Initiates friendly greetings, responds with a smile and needed assistance.
• Offers no breach of confidentiality regarding patient/company/employee information.
• Refrains from participation in rumors or gossip.
• Deals with others in an open and honest manner, fostering a climate of mutual trust and respect.
• Follows through on commitments to others.

Responsiveness

• Positively contributes to group or committee activities for the mutual benefit of those involved, the company and the community.
• Actively seeks new opportunities to gain experience, expand horizons and develop proficiencies.
• Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to the requests of patients, families, physicians, peers, and others.

Service

• Evaluates and improves services to ensure they are consumer oriented and provides a positive, values based environment.
• See others as customers and demonstrates a sincere interest and desire to achieve total customer satisfaction.
• Takes ownership. Responds to our customers even when it is “not your job”.
• Demonstrates initiative in constructive use of time. Completes tasks and assignments in a timely manner.

Teamwork

• Works harmoniously with others.
• Collaborates with others to achieve company goals.
• Able to act independently when necessary.
• Participates constructively in group and team processes.
• Supports and encourages the efforts of others in group and team processes.
• Addresses concerns or conflict situations with others in a constructive and positive manner.

PERSONAL / PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT

• Attends all mandatory in-services.

• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development. Pursues opportunities for personal enrichment.

• Utilizes supplies and resources of the organization in a cost effective manner.

• Maintains commitment to working scheduled hours.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Heavy lifting: 1 year (Required)
• Delivery driver: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16