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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

The HME Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for ordering and maintaining HME inventory, arranging vehicle repair, service and asset management.

Maintains inventory management, including ordering and re-stocking at appropriate levels following KANBAN principles. Manages expiration dates monthly at the warehouse and physical inventory yearly at all locations. Works with vendors to negotiate pricing. Matches vendor invoices to purchase orders and receipts. Researches equipment/items for proper billing codes, reimbursement rates and billing guidelines prior to purchasing and entering into the HME software system. Assets equipment within same month purchased and tracks asset movement via HME software system. Coordinates and tracks annual preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles, documenting and scanning information into the HME software system according to manufacturer requirements. Receives incoming freight and prepares shipments for delivery, making sure orders are complete and accurate. Delivers equipment/supplies in-house when needed, making sure equipment is safe and in proper working condition according to MercyOne HME policy and manufacturer's instructions. Instructs and observes patient/family return demonstrations on the correct and safe use of equipment and documents patient/family’s instruction in proper use of equipment, communicating to patient/family pertinent Mercy Home Care services and billing information, with strong emphasis on customer service. Completes all documentation (delivery tickets, equipment checklist) and submits within 24 hours of delivery, documenting in HME software asset information and lot numbers. Assists HME Manager with the Joint Commission Regulations, compliance and auditing processes in the HME Warehouse, retail settings, and vehicles. Reports patient non-compliance with prescribed equipment to manager for appropriate follow-up as well as any environmental concerns in the client's home. Detail oriented with the ability to handle frequent interruptions and change work priorities to meet the needs of the customer. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment. Performs other responsibilities as requested by manager or department leader.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran