PAP Set Up Technician

Quipt Home Medical is a rapidly growing leader in the provision of clinical respiratory equipment and service in the durable medical equipment industry. We are looking for driven individuals to come grow with us.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance - multiple plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability Options
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Paid Holidays
• 401K
• 401K match
• Competitive Pay

About the Role

The Patient Service Technician (PST) is responsible for the delivery, set-up, and pick-up of DME and respiratory equipment and supplies to home care patients. The PST is often involved in instructing patients on the proper use and care of equipment. Most importantly, the PST often serves as the representative of the company to its customers and must have a strong customer service orientation. As part of the patient care team, the PST needs to stay aware of changes in patients' conditions and needs and ensure those concerns are shared with other appropriate staff.

Responsibilities

• Delivery
  • Deliver, set up, and pick up DME equipment, supplemental oxygen products, and supplies to home care patients and commercial accounts within a prescribed and assigned geographical area.
  • Organize and pick product and load in the proper order for delivery.
  • Complete deliveries, new patient set-ups, and equipment returns efficiently and safely per company and regulatory guidelines.
  • Make a concentrated effort to meet scheduled delivery times. Call customers if unable to deliver or pick up on time.
• Driving
  • Practice safe driving habits and proper safety precautions.
  • Work with dispatch to create the most efficient delivery routes.
  • Possess and maintain good knowledge of the geographical area and road conditions.
  • Be responsible for the vehicle and equipment while on delivery/pickup.
• Infection Control
  • Execute proper hand-washing techniques between patients when dealing directly with customers.
  • Wear gloves when exchanging disposables or picking up dirty equipment.
  • Identify, properly handle, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste such as needles and disposables that have had contact with bodily fluids.
  • Bag all dirty equipment and isolate it from clean equipment in vans and the warehouse.
• Equipment Assembly
  • Assist, when necessary, with pulling equipment and supplies from the warehouse as prescribed on patient/client delivery tickets.
  • Provide skilled assembly and inspection of equipment as needed.
  • Prepare new equipment set-up packets.
• Patient Instruction
  • Provide patient/client orientation and instruction on the proper use of equipment, when applicable.
  • Know the appropriate requirements and company policy for patient instruction.
  • Solicit sales of new or additional products or services by suggesting follow-up items relative to the patient's diagnosis.
• Documentation and Collections
  • Communicate financial responsibility regarding copays, deductibles, or full amounts to customers and collect those payments.
  • Deliver company patient packet including patient rights, financial responsibility, etc.
  • Complete delivery and pickup paperwork promptly and accurately, gathering the appropriate insurance information, including patient signatures and acknowledgements, dates.
  • Return paperwork to the appropriate personnel.
  • Prepare accurate, legible, and timely paperwork to comply with company and regulatory requirements (Daily route sheet, work orders, driver log, etc.).
• Customer Service
  • Work with the understanding that you are the primary representative of our company to most of our customers.
  • Provide skillful responses to grieving, upset, or difficult customers.
  • Work proactively with patients/clients to solve a variety of problems, acting as a company field representative.
  • Offer compassionate and positive interactions with customers.
  • Maintain proper confidentiality at all times when responding to customers.
• Patient-Home Assessment
  • Assess home safety, accessibility, and patient/customer status and needs. Complete appropriate forms.
  • Communicate with the company when seeing a change in patient status and/or environment.
  • Observe and report customer needs, rental equipment problems, competitor actions, and ideas to improve services.
• Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Plan
  • Maintain knowledge of basic home safety.
  • Know your role in detail as part of the company's emergency preparedness and disaster plan.
  • Know and follow the emergency response time policies and procedures.
• Oxygen Delivery and Safety
  • Know and follow all FDA, OSHA, and DOT regulations, company policies and procedures, and safety regulations.
  • Be especially aware of customer needs in oxygen, providing proper back-up and implementing proper safety procedures and handling.
• On Call
  • Take on-call time on a predetermined, rotating basis.
  • Respond quickly within corporate guidelines.
  • When appropriate, first help customers problem-solve on the telephone.
  • Follow up with an on-site visit if necessary within corporate guidelines and document the call.
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Equipment
  • Maintain or assist with maintaining appropriate storage of clean and dirty equipment.
  • Return dirty equipment and keep it isolated in the Dirty area until cleaned.
  • Avoid cross-traffic through the clean area with dirty equipment.
  • Appropriately clean and disinfect equipment as required, utilizing the proper PPE (Personal Prote Equipment).
  • Note items that need repair according to company procedures.
  • Follow the company’s bagging and tagging procedure.
  • Place items back in stock on a daily basis.
• Vehicle Maintenance
  • Be proactive in maintaining company-owned vehicles in good running order.
  • Keep vehicle interior and exterior clean and professional in appearance.
  • Perform daily preventive maintenance, as required, on assigned vehicles.
  • Report mechanical irregularities immediately and follow through on making certain repairs are done.
• Maintenance
  • Maintain the warehouse area in a neat and orderly fashion.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the entire structure as needed.
  • Maintain and water landscaping around the building.
  • Perform special maintenance and construction projects as needed and requested.
• Shipping and Receiving
  • Possess skill in efficient preparation of products for shipping on a daily basis.
  • Choose the most cost-effective shipping.
  • Receive all items shipped on a daily basis. Verify accuracy of shipment, notify appropriate parties of shipments received, and record properly for inventory purposes.
  • Unpack, note for inventory, and stock new equipment quickly.
  • Notify vendor and purchasing of damage or shortage immediately and follow up.
• Inventory
  • Assist in maintaining proper inventory and consistent stocking of appropriate equipment and supplies.
  • Place all items received for stock into their appropriate locations on a daily basis.
  • Perform accurate physical inventory as required by the company, including input into the computer inventory record.
• Rules and Regulations
  • Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and patient protocols.
  • Comply with all current government regulations and professional standards respecting patient care, including those of accrediting organizations.
  • Maintain knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures regarding equipment repair as outlined in FDA, OSHA, DOT, accreditation, and other policies and procedures.
  • Treat all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
  • Understand and adhere to all state and federally mandated standards regarding confidentiality and patient rights.
• Professional Approach
  • Display on-time attendance and dependability.
  • Maintain the company’s image and reputation at the highest possible level.
  • Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner at all times, including personal appearance and appearance of the workplace.
  • Maintain a neat appearance. Wear a name badge as required or requested.
• Confidentiality and Compliance
  • Treat all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
  • Understand and practice the rules regarding patient confidentiality, HIPAA, and compliance, and safety.
  • Adhere to all state and federally mandated standards regarding confidentiality and patient rights.
• Poise
  • Display good common sense when faced with new or unfamiliar situations.
  • Maintain a cool head when crisis situations occur.
  • Deal effectively with stress.
• Relating to Others in the Workplace
  • Positively resolve conflict situations.
  • Provide input to management to improve workplace function.
  • Take initiative to improve processes and communication in the workplace.
• Planning and Organization
  • Show attention to detail and maintain accuracy in all that you do.
  • Be able to work on multiple tasks at a time.