Branch Logistics Coordinator

Apria Healthcare•West Columbia, SC

17d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.

Requirements

Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required.
Minimum of three years driving history required.
Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
Must meet job-related requirements to comply with D.O.T., F.D.A. and Joint Commission regulations.
Basic level computer skills required
English (reading, writing, verbal)
Basic level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data
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.
Occasionally required to stand and lift objects from 1” to 36” high with weights ranging from 10 lbs - 160 lbs, and carry objects for distances ranging from 1 ft -350 ft, including travel up and down stairs or in elevators.
Occasionally required to push or pull objects weighing from 20 lbs – 60 lbs, 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 1-25 ft on average.
Occasionally required to grip objects with hands, up to 15 lbs of force.
Occasionally required to grip objects with fingers, up to 10 lbs of force.
Occasionally required to climb 100 stairs on average ranging from 3”-10” in height,
Occasionally stepping in and out of company vehicles ranging up to 20” in height.
Occasionally required to climb ladders up to 10’ high, in general.
Occasionally required to bend down at the waist to a torso level of 24” above the floor.
Occasionally 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.
The 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 conditions.
Will be required to wear various personal protective equipment consistent with the hazards encountered in this role.
Will be required to use hand tools for assembly and repair, material handling equipment, cutting, carrying devices, cleanup kits or equipment.

Nice To Haves

This position is only to be utilized at a level 1 branch.

Responsibilities

Delivers and picks up equipment from homecare patients.
Sets up equipment and instructs patients on the basic use of equipment. Assists patients in solving problems regarding equipment use.
Helps organize daily deliveries and pick-ups for delivery employees according to geographic area and availability of delivery employees.
Helps process additional deliveries as patient and referral requests are received.
Ensures delivery employees load trucks properly within required timeframe.
Assists delivery employees with special orders and equipment. May assist delivery employees with the loading of trucks when necessary.
Ensures staff compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including providing documents for the driver qualification file and abiding by hours of service, daily log, hazardous materials (placarding, training and shipping papers) and vehicle inspection and maintenance regulations.
Maintains accurate files containing purchase orders of equipment and medical supplies.
Reviews data on employee productivity, such as number of stops made, and number of miles driven.
Responds to emergency delivery calls as needed during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
Maintains daily vehicle maintenance logs and delivery employee incident reports.
Ensures trucks are in proper working condition. Ensures preventative maintenance on trucks is performed on a timely basis.
Ensures delivery staff assembles and departs location within required time frame.
Performs other duties as required.