Driver

Job Summary

Provide transportations of patients to and from medical centers, a well as, outside appintments.

Essential Functions:

• Transport patients from Place of origin to doctor’s appointments in courteous and timely manner. Position requires a high commitment to service excellence.
• Contact patients by phone and arrange pick-up time.
• Prepare and make the route in an efficient way.
• Stays in contact with Transportation Dispatcher via phone due to changes in schedule.
• Assist patients enter and exit vehicle; operates lift gate to facilitate Transport of wheelchair patients.
• Maintain daily log of mileage, number of trips, passengers and destinations.
• Participate in educational trainings.
• Works flexible extended hours as work dictates.
• Check and maintains van daily and ensure that it is mechanically safe and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent customer services. Must interact with patients in a respectful and amicable manner. Employees are expected to treat patients with compassion and protect their rights.
• Ability to transport members in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
• Good driving record and knowledge of county streets and addresses.
• Be able to pass the pre-employment substance abuse screening, background check, random drug test or any other test required by the D.O.T and LOGISTICARE.
• Able to lift, carry, bend and maneuver wheel chairs and assist patients into and out of vehicle.

Physical Demands:

• Job may require occasional lifting/carrying/pushing wheelchairs.
• Requires sitting, standing and driving for extended hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $14 - $0