Delivery Driver - Medical Equipment

Lincare; Plains Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare is seeking a Delivery Driver to join our team, delivering home medical equipment safely and on time, providing equipment setup, and educating patients on proper use.

This role requires a valid driver’s license, DOT/FMCSA awareness, and a professional demeanor. You will follow patient orientation checklists, work on-call, and maintain vehicle and warehouse standards.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Minimum one year of experience in home healthcare or similar field.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to meet DOT and FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow patient orientation checklists during delivery and training.
• Adhere to assigned routes and schedules.
• Maintain safe driving record and comply with all transportation laws.
• Inspect and maintain delivery vehicle and cargo, ensuring safety.
• Build positive relations with patients and internal teams.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle and warehouse.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Physical stamina

Reading and writing

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS navigation

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Lincare is the nation's leading provider of oxygen, durable medical equipment, and clinical respiratory services. We are currently seeking a Delivery Driver to join our growing team, ensuring safe and timely delivery of home medical equipment to our patients, also providing equipment setup and educating patients on the proper use of equipment.

WHY WORK AT LINCARE?

• Culture: An inclusive, open, and friendly environment focused on our employees and their success
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options to fit individual needs
• Growth: Ample training and development opportunities that foster personal and professional growth
• Incentives: Quarterly safety bonuses and increased compensation for working on-call

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow complete patient orientation checklists during delivery and training
• Adhere to assigned routes and schedules
• Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record
• Inspect and maintain company-provided delivery vehicle, ensuring safety during the loading and unloading process
• Establish and maintain outstanding relations with patients and internal team members
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle and warehouse, adhering to all FDA protocols
• Work on-call rotation during evening and weekend hours to address any patient medical emergencies in accordance with company and local policies

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Required

Work Experience

• Minimum, one year of experience in home healthcare field as service representative or equivalent position, Required
• Home care/health care background is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be good with people, with excellent speaking and writing
• Must maintain a valid D/L for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed
• Convey a positive and professional image to customers and employees
• Read and understand DOT and FDA required paperwork
• Critically think, make decisions, and be mentally alert
• Strong customer service
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must lift 50+ pounds by oneself
• Must lift excess of 50lbs with mechanical or employee assistance
• Maneuver often in restricted spaces
• Perform the following physical actions:
  • straight pulling
  • pulling hand over hand
  • reaching above the shoulder
  • use of fingers/fine manipulation
  • repeated bending
• Utilize hands, legs, and eyes for operating vehicle
• Use depth perception
• Lift up to 15lbs above the shoulder while loading and unloading

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License Required
• Meets all physical requirements related to DOT and FMCSA regulations, Required