Transporter

JOB SUMMARY

This position is designated for the purpose of performing duties of transporting tribal and community members to medical, dental, and behavior health appointments.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

High school diploma or equivalent. Current and valid Washington State Driver’s License.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Basic first aid

CPR

Office equipment operation, including phones, computers, copiers, faxes, pagers

Confidentiality/HIPAA policies

Verbal and written communication

Some medical knowledge and skills

Knowledge and recognition of prescription drugs

Good communication skills with medical personnel and peers

Ability to make quick and sound decisions in case of emergency

Recognizing diabetic shock and other emergency medical situations

Interpersonal relations

Multi-tasking, organization

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Meeting deadlines, being prompt and on time

Providing fair and equitable customer service

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class. The employee is frequently required to sit and hear, push/pull, use feet to move controls on vehicles, machinery or equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to talk, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend while assisting clients in and out of vehicles, reach with hands and arms, grasp with the fingers, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to exhaust fumes, biohazards, and/or communicable diseases. May also occasionally be exposed to excessive noise, vibration, electric shock, and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Licenses or Certifications Required