Health Center Driver/Medical Chaperone - Flexible Schedule On-Call

PAY: $24 per hour. On-Call time is paid at 3 hours of regular rate, time worked is paid at regular rate for a minimum of 2 hours.

REPORTS TO: Manager of Operations

SCHEDULE: Shifts are scheduled as on-call from 7a-11p, staff must be within 20 minutes of the Health Center while on call. Schedule is flexible with weekend rotation during the academic year (September to beginning of June) and 5 weeks during Exeter Summer (July to beginning of August).

Position Purpose

Transport students to off-campus medical visits by providing transportation, companionship and general assistance with the administrative aspects of a medical visit.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry and respond to cell phone.
• Drive students to and from off-campus medical facilities (using Academy provided vehicles).
• Keep track of related paperwork.
• Inform Health Services staff of student’s status.
• Return student to Health Center along with instructions for follow-up care.
• Maintain documentation of medical visits (location, time, etc.).
• Pick up and drop off medications as requested.
• May be asked to drive for other departments as needed

Position Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some college experience helpful.

Experience

• Basic familiarity with health care environment helpful.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to provide a clean and reliable passenger vehicle required.
• Knowledge and understanding of all motor vehicle laws and safe drive guidelines.
• Knowledge of adolescent issues and experience interacting with adolescents strongly preferred.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check
• Driving Record Check
• Pre-Employment Physical and Immunizations for health center personnel
• This position is considered “Essential Personnel”