HME Medical Equipment Technician II at Abarca Health

Estherville, Iowa, United States

Abarca Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical EquipmentIndustries

Requirements

  • High School or GED Equivalent or three or six months related training or experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Driver's License - Licensing Board (Upon Hire)
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains working knowledge of current HME products and services offered
  • Provides education to patients, caregivers, and referral sources on HME equipment and supplies
  • Completes required documentation following equipment setup, delivery, or pickups in accordance with company policy and applicable governmental regulations
  • Performs detailed transactions including registering new customer, sales orders, transfers, cash sales, deposits, returns, notes, tasks, autopay, and work in progress
  • Develops knowledge of reimbursement guidelines, obtains appropriate signatures, and completely documents all information required or necessary to ensure reimbursement for all appropriate equipment, products and services
  • Conducts home visits to perform quality control checks on equipment and reviews with the customer proper use and safety factors
  • Completes routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment following manufacturer requirements and company policy
  • Cleans equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and requirements and in accordance with company infection control standards
  • Delivers, setups, and trains patients, family, and medical staff on medical equipment products and services to meet the needs of patients and referral sources

Skills

HME Equipment
Equipment Setup
Patient Education
Equipment Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance
Minor Repairs
Reimbursement Guidelines
Documentation
Quality Control
Infection Control
Sales Transactions

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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