What are the responsibilities and job description for the DME Specialist- (Delivery of Medical Equipment) (North Side) position at Unity Hospice?
Job Summary:
- Job title: DME Specialist
- Job type: Full- time
- Location: North Side of Chicago, IL. and surrounding North Suburbs
- Hours: 8AM - 5 PM and On-Call
Unity Hospice is a family owned and operated hospice. We are looking for an DME specialist to join our team. Our promise to our patients is “We personalize our care and treat you like family”. We are dedicated to making our patients final days, weeks and months as comfortable as possible.
The promise to treat everyone like family also flows through the daily work environment, where all employees are part of the Unity family. We offer a workplace that employees are proud to be a part of. Unity Hospice was voted a Chicago Tribune “Top Workplace” by our employees for the last nine years straight!
We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing team. People who want to make a difference in the community and in the lives of others. The end of life can be accompanied by feelings of loss and isolation, and the Unity Hospice team is dedicated to ensuring that the transition is filled with dignity, comfort and peace. We are dedicated to doing this not only for our patients, but for their families and loved ones as well.
The success of our company is dependent upon teamwork. Our specially trained team includes doctors, nurses (NP, LPN and RN), social workers, certified nursing assistants, spiritual counselors, therapists and volunteers, just to name a few. The one thing we are missing is YOU – please join us!
Duties: What you will do:
- Deliver and pickup DME (durable medical equipment)
- Travel to patients wherever they reside: Home, nursing facility etc.
- Maintain, service and clean DME
- Track DME using computer software
- Participate in an on-call schedule
- Other duties as needed
Requirements: What you need to have:
- Driver’s license, insurance and vehicle
- Ability to lift and maneuver medical equipment (50 pounds)
- Utmost compassion and integrity
Benefits: What you will get:
- Supportive and welcoming work environment
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance plans
- Matching 401k retirement plan
- 3 weeks PTO (paid time off)
- 7 paid holidays
- Reimbursed mileage
- Company phone or stipend towards yours
- EAP (employee assistance program)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Back-to-School program
- Shining Star program
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Work Location:
- On the road
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a clean driving record?
- Do you have the ability to lift up to 75 Lbs.?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- DME: 1 year (Preferred)
- Delivery driver: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $21
