Home Medical Equipment Operations Coord

Overview : Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center (FMH/DC), a non-profit facility, is owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation and managed by Banner Health. At the heart of FMH/DC is our highly skilled and compassionate staff. We recruit and retain a team of talented professionals dedicated to serving our community.

FMH/DC is a JCAHO-accredited facility with 162 licensed beds and, on average, a 1-3 nurse-to-patient ratio. FMH/DC is nationally recognized and considered one of the finest hospitals in the U.S. for a community of its size. Founded on a philosophy and passion for meeting community needs, we strive to provide the best possible care to everyone we serve.

At FMH/DC, we're keeping our promise to provide patients with the best health care, an expert staff, and the latest technology - while always remembering the importance of a kind word and a caring spirit. After all, our patients are also our neighbors and friends.

Position Available:
Full-time
Monday-Friday
830am-500pm

Responsibilities :

The HME Operations Coordinator provides oversight and coordination of daily activities to the HME Technicians and participates in all aspects of the medical equipment operations of the Home Medical Equipment Department, following policies, procedures and standards to meet the needs of the HME patients and referral sources. The HME Operations Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of equipment inventory management, preventive maintenance, and delivery, and patient education on equipment use. The HME Operations Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the oxygen transfilling operation of the business. This position also conducts sales and marketing activities in the community to referral sources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Orients and provides on-going training to HME Technicians to ensure annual compliance.

Oversees the Biomed preventive maintenance program, ensuring the program is in compliance with department policy, FDA Safe medical Device Tracking Act, JCAHO, and OSHA.

Monitors equipment inventory. Coordinates the biannual inventory counts and reconciliation, assures adequate inventory levels are maintained.

Coordinates the operation and maintenance of the oxygen cylinder transfill station, to include maintaining adequate level of oxygen cylinders and maintaining records in accordance with the policy of this facility, FDA, DOT JCAHO and OSHA.

Promotes the HME program through marketing and public relations activities to referral sources and the community.

Qualifications :

High school graduation or GED; 2 years of previous experience in an equipment/supply provision position preferred. Valid Alaska driver's license. Must hold current BLS certification or be scheduled to obtain within 30 days of employment (certification is available through FMH). Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats: basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred.