Delivery Technican - Pleasant Valley, MO
About The Position
The Delivery Technician delivers durable medical equipment to Apria patients in their homes. The role includes handling deliveries and pickups of medications, supplies, and basic equipment; loading and unloading equipment; providing basic equipment-use instruction within state licensure limitations; responding to emergency delivery calls during regular business hours and on-call; completing delivery and vehicle paperwork; and maintaining patient supply information. The technician may clean and assist with equipment repairs and performs routine vehicle checks. The role requires meeting physical demands that include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, and frequent changes in body position.
Requirements
- Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
- At least one year of related experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
- At least three years of 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 accrediting body standards.
- English reading, writing, and verbal skills.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license specific to the vehicle operated.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting and carrying objects weighing 10–100 pounds, pushing or pulling objects weighing 20–60 pounds, and frequently climbing stairs.
Responsibilities
- Pull, pack, deliver, and pick up medications, supplies, and basic equipment.
- Instruct patients on the basic use of respiratory therapy, durable medical, oxygen, and other approved equipment or services within state licensure limitations.
- Load and unload durable medical and infusion equipment onto the delivery vehicle.
- Respond to emergency delivery calls as needed during regular business hours and on an on-call basis.
- Complete daily delivery logs, pickup and delivery forms, and vehicle maintenance logs, and distribute paperwork to appropriate personnel.
- Maintain the supply component of patient profiles.
- Notify a supervisor if physical abuse, unsafe home-care conditions, or animals causing unsanitary conditions are discovered in a patient's home.
- Clean and assist with the repair of equipment as needed.
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks, including gasoline, oil, fluids, tire pressure, and brakes, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Perform other duties as required.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
