Medical Delivery Driver

Lincare Holdings Inc.; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings Inc. is seeking a Home Health Equipment Service Representative in Rock Hill, SC. The role involves delivering oxygen equipment, orienting new patients, and ensuring safe operation of gear in patients' homes.

You will perform routine maintenance, assist with equipment repairs, keep vehicles and storage areas organized, and follow regulatory guidelines. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in home health care as a service representative or equivalent position.
• Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license for the appropriate vehicle class.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete equipment orientation and paperwork for new patient setup and train patients on safe use of equipment.
• Make daily oxygen cylinder and concentrator deliveries and conduct equipment checks according to patient base and routing system.
• Carry out minor repairs and preventive maintenance; package equipment for shipment to manufacturer as needed.
• Keep company vehicles clean and maintainable; perform daily inspections and upkeep per schedule.
• Clean rental equipment upon return and maintain warehouse/storage area cleanliness.
• Follow FDA guidelines on cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing; adhere to Safety, OSHA, DOT, FDA policies and emergency planning.
• Serve as an on-call service representative evenings and weekends as scheduled by center; document responses on Service Call Reports; backups for vacations or illnesses when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete equipment orientation checklists for new equipment and other necessary paperwork as required for new patient setu
  • Instruct patient in the safe and proper use of equipment
• Make oxygen deliveries (cylinder and concentrator) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by patient base and routing system
  • Deliveries may include refilling reservoirs with liquid oxygen from a van mounted tank
• Perform minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment both in the home and at the center
  • For equipment repairs requiring other than minor repair work equipment is to be packaged for shipment to the manufacturer or their designee
  • Responsible for equipment maintenance per schedule recommended by the manufacturer
• Maintain company vehicle in clean and orderly manner
  • Make daily inspections and complete proper paperwork
  • Maintain established preventative maintenance schedule
• Clean rental equipment when returned to the center, in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area
• Follow FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing
• Follow policies as indicated in the operations manual and training manuals, including those found in the Safety & Regulatory manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (includes the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (includes adherence to the Vehicle Safety Disciplinary Policy), FDA, and Emergency Planning
• Work as on-call service representative evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis
  • Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
  • Must respond in a timely manner and record information on Service Call Report
• May serve as a backup to other employees for vacation, illness, and other periods of absenteeism

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• Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
• Must maintain a valid D/L for appropriate class of vehicle driven while employed

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of one-year experience in home health care field as service representative or equivalent position

Physical Demands:

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 120 pounds.