Our patients have the peace of mind knowing that their health and well-being are our primary concerns. We give our health plan clients the confidence that their members are well taken care of.
With over 14,000 at-risk members, we provide primary care and other services to seniors and families in our medical centers that are comfortable, convenient and staffed with caring professionals. Our activity and wellness facilities are filled with health plan members who know us for our distinct events and programs that cater to the communities we serve.
Every day, our clinics delivers on its promise to bring value based, quality healthcare to our patients.
Job Description
Title: Transportation Specialist/Driver
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Picks up patients at home or other facility. Provides the assistance required to safely board patients and caregivers.
- Checks wheelchair lifter for proper operation and ensures the safety of all wheelchair passengers.
- Ensures wheelchairs and passengers are properly secured before starting van. Depending on route, may pick up several patients for a common destination.
- On arrival at medical facility, assists patients in exiting the van and reaching the proper offices or treatment areas.
- Checks the van to ensure that no personal items are left behind.
- Provides first-aid or CPR if required during patient transport. Immediately notifies emergency staff and dispatcher if skilled assistance is required.
- Completes reports at the end of a shift.
- Immediately reports traffic accidents to dispatcher, requesting police or ambulance service as needed. Assists injured persons from first-aid kit until these services arrive. Completes company accident reports.
- Stays in contact with Transportation Supervisor via radio due to changes in schedule.
- Works flexible shifts as work dictates.
- Checks and maintains van daily and ensures that it us mechanically safe and clean.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Possession of the patience and tact necessary for contacts with patients, both adult and children, and their caregivers.
- Must be reliable and capable of working independently and remaining calm in case of emergency.
Education and/or Experience
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- 1 year related experience in physician office or hospital setting, or transporting patrons
- Customer service skills and training
- Must complete CPR training within 6 months of employment
Language Skills:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid FL driver's license and excellent driving history
- CPR certification a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients frequently.
- Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, and bending.
- Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with patients.
- Regular exposure to injuries and illness.
- Frequent need to handle emergency or crisis situations.
- Exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Trucking Route:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Motor Vehicle Transportation Occupations: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- FL Driver's License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
