Bilingual Transportation Driver

Suvida Healthcare•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Transportation Driver is an integral part of the Suvida Healthcare patient experience. The role drives a wheelchair-accessible van to transport non-emergency patients to and from Suvida Healthcare Centers and during day trips. The driver is also responsible for vehicle care and ensuring maintenance and inspections are completed on schedule.

Requirements

Current, valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing.
Minimum age of 25.
Clean driving record for the past 7 years.
Clean criminal background.
At least 2 years of progressive work experience in healthcare transportation.
At least 2 years of customer service experience.
Experience operating wheelchair-securing devices.
At least 5 years of experience operating a motor vehicle.
Experience operating both motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Active ACLS or BLS certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 7 days of starting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in value-based care operations.
Considerable knowledge of the geography of the business area and the location of roads and streets.

Responsibilities

Provide the highest possible level of customer service and show respect and concern for all patients.
Attend clinic huddles and monthly clinic meetings.
Drive company vehicles to and from individual patient care facilities or homes according to the assigned schedule.
Assist passengers with disabilities into and out of the vehicle.
Secure passengers’ wheelchairs with restraints to stabilize them during the trip.
Communicate service disruptions to clinic staff or the Center Director.
Clean, inspect, and fuel the assigned vehicle; document, report, and/or correct deficiencies found during inspections.
Ensure vehicles are taken for maintenance and inspections according to schedule.
Keep records of trips, mileage, and accidents.
Alert emergency medical services and clinic staff to any patient emergency during a trip.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director.