What are the responsibilities and job description for the DME Specialist position at Access Alaska?
Durable Medical Equipment Specialist
FULL TIME ANCHORAGE
Typical tasks – receive donated equipment, minor repairs, sanitizing/cleaning, maintain and inventory durable medical equipment (walkers, shower chairs, toilet chairs/seats, crutches, canes, knee scooters manual wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs hospital beds etc.); document work activities and maintain equipment inventory.
Required to safely use general repair hand tools and a specialized sanitizing and cleaning machine known as a Hub Scrub, work outside in various weather conditions, complete minor construction, and repair work, and keep accurate purchasing, repair, and inventory records.
- The position requires an individual with excellent customer service skills, a professional image, and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Must be organized, efficient and able to simultaneously handle multiple tasks.
- Interest in working with a community-based, individualized support services agency for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- The ability to protect and maintain the confidentiality of customers health information and follow standard operation procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA is required.
- provide consumers with demonstration and explanation in the correct operation of more complex equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, unobstructed exits for main building and outbuildings walkways and entrances front and back of the building meeting OSHA regulations.
- Maintain safety practices required, for chemicals in use, use of the hub scrub, ladders, electric and battery-operated equipment, and tools etc.
- Support the Mission and Vision of Access Alaska.
Education and job Requirements:
- Highschool or general education development (GED) diploma.
- Ability to utilize basic tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, battery drills, handsaws etc. to repair durable medical equipment.
- 3 yrs. of relevant work experience in small equipment repair and maintenance.
- Working knowledge of MS Office including word processing and data entry skills.
Pay Rate: $21.21, 22.06 $23.07
Full Time Nonexempt
Benefits Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, 3 days paid Bereavement, Vision, Dental, Life and ADD insurance, Supplemental insurances available with Colonial.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, and cover to our website: accessalaska.org select Employment, scroll down to current job opportunities, click on DME Specialist Anchorage, see full job description, top right Apply for this Job.
Position is open until filled.
Access Alaska Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Access Alaska, Inc. makes every effort to ensure that in every phase of its recruitment and selection processes equal employment opportunity is provided to all individuals regardless of race, color, genetics, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, change in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, national origin or citizenship, or veteran's status. Access Alaska, Inc. is an at-will employer.
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