Medical Transportation Driver (Healthcare)

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Serves as the primary driver of the Mobile Medical Vehicle and assists with the delivery of resident care services and management, and navigation of residents on and off the mobile unit. Assists with preparations and ongoing maintenance of the Mobile Medical Vehicle such as ensuring overall cleanliness before, during, and after visits; performing equipment checks; maintaining inventory supplies; and performing other duties required to support the Mobile Medical Vehicle’s readiness to operate and to accept participant encounters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Requires the ability, competence and confidence to drive the Mobile Medical Vehicle as part of routine job duties.

2. Effectively advocates for quality resident safety and satisfaction as a daily practice

3. Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound vehicle

4. Obey all traffic laws

5. Perform inspections of the vehicle before and after each route/scheduled visit/activity

6. Ensure safety of all residents and staff

7. Responds to emergency situations with independent actions and within scope of practice until professional assistance is available.

8. Assist residents with getting on and off the bus when required

9. Attend monthly staff meetings

10. May load and unload equipment as assigned

11. Maintain fuel levels and P&M schedule

12. Provide Courier Services to independent sites

13. Maintain millage and travel logs and prepares reports

14. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

2. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

3. Must possess a valid Class A Unexpired, unsuspended Drivers License with good driving record and the ability to drive the Mobile Medical Vehicle to and from appointments

4. Prior experience as a Medical Assistant, Medical Attendant, or Front Office Staff a plus (Optional)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day.

2. Squats or kneels and lifts objects from ground occasionally.

3. Must be able to climb stairs to get in and out of vehicle

4. Full extension of arms above head and in front of body.

5. Frequently lifts weight of up to 30 pounds.

6. Occasionally lifts weights of up to 50 pounds.

7. Occasionally carries objects weighing up to 55 pounds.

8. Must be able to push/pull up to 75 pounds.

9. Must possess good balance.