Patient Services Technician diversity -
Redmond, WA
TitlePatient Services Technician LocationWA-RedmondApria Healthcare is the largest provider of home healthcare products and services in the United Statesoffering a comprehensive range of home respiratory therapyhome infusion therapy and home medical equipment services to over 2 million patients annually in all 50 states through approximately 550 locationsWe are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our patientsPlease visit our website at www apria comDelivers and picks up equipment from homecare patientsSets up equipment and instructs patients on the basic use of equipmentAssists patients in solving problems regarding equipment useSchedules and organizes daily deliveries and pickups according to geographic territoryLoads and unloads durable medical or infusion equipmentoxygen and medical supplies onto delivery vehicleComplies with all applicable regulatory requirements including providing documents needed for the driver qualification file and abiding by hours of servicedaily loghazardous materialsplacardingtraining and shipping papersand vehicle inspection and maintenance regulationsCompletes necessary paperwork including daily delivery logspick-up and delivery formsreimbursement documents and vehicle maintenance logsDistributes paperwork to appropriate personnelNotify supervisor if any one of the following items is discovered in the patient39 s home aPhysical abuse of any family memberbHome environment is unsafe for the care orderedsuch as unsanitary conditions or insufficient food for childrencAnimals in the home that cause unsanitary conditions Maintains daily vehicle maintenance logs and incident reportsEnsures vehicles are in proper working conditionEnsures preventive maintenance on vehicles is performed on a timely basis according to D O T F D Aand JCAHOResponds to emergency delivery calls as needed and on an on-call basisMay clean and assist with the repair of equipment Performs routine vehicle maintenance including the checking of gasolineoil fluidstire pressure and brakesReports malfunction to supervisorPerforms other related duties as directed by supervisor Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required At least one year related work experience is required Must possess a commercial driver39 s license with hazardous materialscargo tank and air brake endorsements Successful completion of Apria Healthcare39 s Driver Training ProgramMust meet job-related requirements to comply with D O T F D Aand JCAHO regulations PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Regularly required to use hands to writeuse computeroperate a motor vehicleuse a hand held devicetelephone and use a document imaging system and manipulate documentsRegularly required to read documents and write neatlylegibility and transcribe accurate information and numbers valuesEmployee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearingThis position requires frequent variations including sittingwalkingstandingkneelingreaching or stoopingThe employee must possess and maintain a valid driver39 s licensespecific to vehicle operated in the conduct of this jobSpecific vision abilities required to perform this job safely include close visiondistant visionnightlow to limited lightvision and the ability to adjust focus to work on a computer and read documentsStrength AspectsFrequently required to stand and lift objects from 1 quotto 36 quothigh with weights ranging from 10 lbs - 160 lbsand carry objects for distances ranging from 1 ft -350 ftincluding travel up and down stairs or in elevatorsFrequently required to push or pull objects weighing from 20 lbs - 60 lbsup and down stairsthrough doorways and thresholdsusing dollies or cartsor on flat or angled surfaces which may include outdoor surfacescarpeting or smooth floorsDistances pushed or pulled could range from 1-25 ft on averageFrequently required to grip objects with handsup to 15 lbs of forceFrequently required to grip objects with fingersup to 10 lbs of forceBody Position and Flexibility Elements Frequently required to climb 100 stairs on average ranging from 3 quot -10 quotin heightFrequently stepping in and out of company vehicles ranging up to 20 quotin heightOccasionally required to climb ladders up to 1039highin generalFrequently required to bend down at the waist to a torso level of 24 quotabove the floorFrequently required to reachon average20 quotaway from the bodyOccasionally required to kneel on one or both knees and squat to perform many of the above tasksWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsThe employee is required to inspect and safely operate a motor vehicle during the day and night and in a wide range of weather and traffic conditionsThe noise level in the work environment is varies based on the locations or activities proximate to which can range from low to highThere is moderate exposure to dustfumemists and odorsTemperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles and various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered throughout the year in a variety of US statesGeneral lighting is generally provided via florescent lighting indoorsand natural lighting outdoorsand low light conditions consistent with outdoor and or night working environmentDuring off site travel events the employee may be exposed to higher noise levels requiring the use of hearing protectionwith moderate potential exposure to moderate dustchemicalsfumes and odorsas well as cryogenic and cleaning agentsDuring off site travel events the employee may be required to ride in company delivery vehicles and accompany employees on deliveries and enter into patient homesMay be required to receive vaccinations and participate in medical assessments and testing consistent with the work environment or patients exposed toWill be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this roleWill be requires to use hand tools for assembly and repairmaterial handling equipmentcuttingcarrying devicescleanup kits or equipmentMay be required to work with cryogenic fluids requiring special precautions and PPEApria Healthcare or Coram Healthcareis an equal opportunity employerAll employment decisions are made without regard to racecoloragegendergender identity or expressionsexual orientationmarital statuspregnancyreligioncitizenshipnational origin ancestryphysical mental disabilitiesmilitary status or any other basis prohibited by lawBecause Apria believes in providing a safe work environmentwe conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting hiring processesAA EOEM F D VJobLogisticsDrivers and Supply ChainField
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