Medical Equipment Delivery Driver
About The Position
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an onsite, field-based Medical Equipment Delivery Driver for its UHS Home Care Customer Service department. The role involves extensive daily driving throughout the service area to deliver, install, service, and pick up respiratory and durable medical equipment at patients’ homes, hospitals, and other healthcare locations. The driver independently manages delivery routes, equipment setups, pickups, and service calls, while providing patient and caregiver instruction and professional customer service. The position requires a strong commitment to safe driving, reliability, and timely service. Additional duties include maintaining documentation, performing equipment maintenance and minor repairs, and keeping company vehicles stocked and ready for service. The driver must follow applicable DOT, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control requirements. This is not a remote position. The role includes on-call coverage that may involve evenings, weekends, and holidays. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. Compensation is $16.67–$24.61 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Clean driving record.
- Current New York State driver’s license.
- Experience responsibly working with hazardous waste and flammable gases.
- Experience driving in unfavorable conditions and at night.
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
- Comfort with frequent driving and independent work at patient and healthcare locations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver, install, and set up respiratory and durable medical equipment for adult and pediatric patients in home and healthcare settings.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and referral sources on safe equipment operation, maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate daily delivery and pickup schedules and communicate with patients about arrival times and service updates.
- Complete, explain, review, and submit documentation accurately and promptly, including obtaining required signatures.
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacements according to manufacturer recommendations and safety standards.
- Collect payments for cash-on-delivery transactions and maintain accurate financial documentation and receipts.
- Provide customer service and participate in on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment inventory, serial numbers, lot numbers, patient information, and insurance documentation.
- Follow infection-control, hazardous-waste-disposal, and personal protective equipment protocols when handling, transporting, and retrieving equipment.
- Inspect, maintain, and stock company vehicles and equipment to ensure safety, operational readiness, and efficient service.
- Follow applicable DOT, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week, beginning the first of the month after hire.
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- Paid time off accrual starting on day one.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Access to financial advisors.
- Wellness rewards of up to $400 per year.
- 24/7 employee assistance program counseling.
- Virtual mental health support.
- PTO donation program.
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
- Access to more than 100,000 online courses and leadership programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Clinical ladders and internal mobility opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
