HME Medical Equipment Technician II at Abarca Health

Spirit Lake, Iowa, United States

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$42,120 – $52,520Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 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
Drivers 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HME equipmentpatient educationequipment setupdocumentationreimbursement guidelinespreventative maintenanceminor repairsinfection controlquality control checkshome visits

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the HME Medical Equipment Technician II position?

The pay range is $20.25 - $25.25, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is there a sign-on bonus available for this role?

The position may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

What is the work schedule and location for this position?

This is a full-time role at Avera Home Medical Equipment-Lakes, primarily days with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement.

What are the required qualifications for this technician role?

Candidates need a High School or GED equivalent or three to six months related training or experience, or equivalent combination, plus a valid Driver's License upon hire.

What is the team environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for patients, where you belong and work where you matter.

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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