Delivery Technician - Charlottesville, VA

Apria Healthcare LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Assistance program

Parental leave

Domestic partner benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Apria Healthcare LLC seeks a Delivery Technician to deliver durable medical equipment to patients at home. The anticipated salary range is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, with duties including loading, unloading, and patient instruction.

Responsibilities include completing paperwork, maintaining patient profiles, and responding to urgent deliveries as needed, while adhering to regulatory standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Minimum age 21 years; 3 years driving history.
• Valid driver's license; DOT/FDA compliance where required.
• Successful completion of Apria Driver Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Pulls, packs, delivers and picks up meds, supplies and basic equipment.
• Instruct patients on basic use of respiratory and DME equipment.
• Loads and unloads equipment onto delivery vehicle.
• Responds to emergency delivery calls during business hours and on-call.
• Completes daily delivery logs and related forms.
• Distributes paperwork to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains patient profile supply.
• Notifies supervisor of unsafe home conditions.

Skills

Delivery

Customer service

Safety awareness

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver Training Program

Job description

Job Summary

The Delivery Technician is responsible for delivering durable medical equipment to Apria patients in the home. The anticipated salary range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pulls, packs, delivers and picks up medications, supplies and basic equipment.
• May instruct patients on basic use of respiratory therapy equipment, durable medical equipment, oxygen equipment, and other equipment/services approved by state licensure limitations.
• Loads and unloads durable medical and infusion equipment onto delivery vehicle.
• Responds to emergency delivery calls as needed during regular business hours and on an on‑call basis.
• Completes necessary paperwork including daily delivery logs, pick‑up and delivery forms and vehicle maintenance logs.
• Distributes paperwork to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains supply component of patient profiles.
• Notifies supervisor if any of the following items is discovered in the patient’s home:
  • Physical abuse of any family member
  • Home environment is unsafe for the care ordered, such as unsanitary conditions or insufficient food for children
  • Animals in the home that cause unsanitary conditions
• May clean and assist with the repair of equipment.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance, including checking gasoline, oil fluids, tire pressure and brakes; reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Minimum age of 21 years at the time of hire.
• Minimum of three years driving history.
• Successful completion of Apria Healthcare's Driver Training Program.
• Must meet job‑related requirements to comply with D.O.T., F.D.A. and standards of accrediting body.

Language Skills

English (reading, writing, verbal).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels or crouches; talks or hears. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements include close vision and distance vision. The employee uses computer, a pump or a hand held device, telephone and a document imaging system and manipulate documents. Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibility and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values. Employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing. This position requires frequent variations including sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching or stooping. The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, specific to vehicle operated in the conduct of this job. Specific vision abilities required to perform this job safely include close vision, distant vision, night (low to limited light) vision and the ability to adjust focus to work on a computer and read documents. Strength Aspects: Frequently required to stand and lift objects from 1” to 36” high with weights ranging from 10lbs-100lbs, and carry objects for distances ranging from 1ft-350ft, including travel up and down stairs or in elevators. Frequently required to push or pull objects weighing from 20lbs–60lbs, up and down stairs, through doorways and thresholds, using dollies or carts, or on flat or angled surfaces which may include outdoor surfaces, carpeting or smooth floors. Distances pushed or pulled could range from 1-25ft on average. Frequently required to grip objects with hands, up to 15lbs of force. Frequently required to grip objects with fingers, up to 10lbs of force. Body Position and Flexibility Elements Frequently required to climb 100 stairs on average ranging from 3”-10” in height, Frequently stepping in and out of company vehicles ranging up to 20” in height. Occasionally required to climb ladders up to 10’ high, in general. Frequently required to bend down at the waist to a torso level of 24” above the floor. Frequently required to reach, on average, 20” away from the body. Occasionally required to kneel on one or both knees and squat to perform many of the above tasks.

Strength Aspects

• Stand and lift objects from 1” to 36” high with weights ranging from 10lbs-100lbs.
• Carry objects for distances ranging from 1ft-350ft, including travel up and down stairs or in elevators.
• Push or pull objects weighing from 20lbs–60lbs, up and down stairs, through doorways and thresholds, using dollies or carts, or on flat or angled surfaces which may include outdoor surfaces, carpeting or smooth floors.
• Grip objects with hands, up to 15lbs of force or with fingers, up to 10lbs of force.

Body Position and Flexibility Elements

• Climb 100 stairs on average ranging from 3”‑10” in height.
• Step in and out of company vehicles ranging up to 20” in height.
• Climb ladders up to 10’ high.
• Bend down at the waist to a torso level of 24” above the floor.
• Reach, on average, 20” away from the body.
• Kneel on one or both knees and squat to perform many tasks.

Teammate Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Mental, physical, and financial well‑being programs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Accendra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.