What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homecare Durable Medical Equipment Specialist position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Job Description Summary:
Manages inventory of medical supplies and equipment, coordinating their procurement and delivery to NCH Homecare patients.
Essential Functions:
- Maintains the inventory levels of supplies and equipment, placing orders and purchasing products as needed.
- Assists with the accurate fulfillment and delivery of ordered products and supplies to patient homes.
- Maintains accurate records of equipment orders, costs, usage, and delivery.
- Assists with the education of patients and caregivers on the proper use and maintenance of medical equipment.
- Performs excellent customer service, answering questions and resolving issues, and assists with the completion of needed administrative tasks.
- Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.
Education Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Licensure Requirement:
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Certifications:
(not specified)
Skills:
- Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and organizational skills.
Experience:
- One year of experience in health care environment, preferred.
- Home Medical Equipment experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Color vision, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
- Ability to read a map: Occasionally (00 – 33%)
Customer Interaction - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Distribution Center Management - GCF - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), High School/GED, Home Based Healthcare Services - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Medical Equipment Management (MEM) - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), NCH Core Values - Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations), Products and Services - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
