What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Driver position at Crown Shields Transport?
Experienced NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANPORTATION (NEMT) Driver/ Transportation specialist
The mission of Crown Shields Transport, LLC is to provide safe, top notch and high quality transport to physically challenged members of our society and service to humanity and to people in need. We strive to ensure we exceed customer expectations at all times, while providing timely and quality service to our entire customer base. We pride ourselves on transporting our clients to and from their destinations on time and in comfort. Our team members have an exciting opportunity to give back to their communities and provide important services to those in need.
Job Summary: Our Transport Specialist will incorporate our mission, vision and values while carrying out the responsibility of safely and courteously transporting patients to and from their destinations.
Job Types: Contract
Salary: $440.00 to $600.00 /week
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide conscientious and friendly customer service. Greeting and working with patients at the beginning and end of each appointment with excellent customer service, going above and beyond to assist the patient when necessary.
- Safely assisting patients in and out of wheel chair vans & ambulatory vehicles. Properly securing Patient in wheelchair and ensuring patient safety prior to transporting. This includes the proper use of the wheelchair lift, and QSTRAINT QRTMAX restraint system.
- Abiding by all traffic laws and ensuring safety at all times.
- Communicate with and provide an excellent experience for all passengers.
- Managing both an “On Demand” and regularly scheduled calendar and being prompt to all appointments.
- Recognize medical situations requiring a higher level of intervention and communicate to appropriate personnel.
- Maintain excellent communication with Dispatch/management concerning all appointments, schedule/traffic delays, emergency situations, etc.
- Communicate effectively with all facility personnel to ensure best possible experience for facility, as well as patients.
- Display a professional image at all time, both in appearance and in actions.
- Daily Vehicle maintenance and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Responsible for all equipment provided including but not limited to vehicle, phone, GPS, uniform, etc.
- Utilize GPS to locate pick up and drop off locations.
- Abide by HIPAA policies.
Transportation Specialist Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on/professional experience in providing NEMT services
- Must have completed Wheelchair Securement, CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training. Certification must be active/valid.
- Knowledge of entire Dallas Metroplex area required.
- Applicant must be 25 years of age or older.
- Safe driving skills
- Ability to pass drug and background test, as well as random drug testing thereafter
- Ability to use technology (GPS, Bluetooth, smart phone apps etc.)
- Driver must have a smart phone.
- Have a valid Texas driver’s license.
- Clean Criminal background.
- Good driving record
- No more than 1 moving violation within a 3-year span.
- No license suspensions
- No severe citations i.e. DUI, DWI, hit & Run, etc.
- Ability to think quickly, adapt to changes in schedule, and multitask
- Must have excellent customer service skills, compassion, dependability & timeliness
- Must have exceptional communication skills and knowledge of patient safety
Physical Ability:
Must be able to sit for periods of time while driving to and from destinations.
Transitioning from sitting, standing, kneeling, and bending multiples times per day.
Ability to Lift up to 20 pounds
Ability to push over 300 pounds up a ramp.
Ability to secure mechanical devices which requires appropriate hand dexterity.
To Apply, please visit our website on:
Crown Shields Transport, LLC. - https://www.crownshieldstransportllc.com/
OR,
Please send your resume via email through really
Subject Line: [Your Name] Applying for [Position] and Phone Number.
Qualified Applicants will be contacted promptly by email or telephone.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $440.00 - $600.00 per week
Schedule:
- On call
- Overtime
- Split shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Performance bonus
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $440 - $600