Care Van Driver

LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM•Staples, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Van Transportation team is an important component of the continuum of care for our patients. The team consists of 8 drivers and a Care Van department coordinator. Specializing in non-emergent medical transportation, we service much of central Minnesota transporting patients and care givers to and from medical appointments providing round trip and one-way transportation. The Care Van Drivers provide safe and reliable transportation allowing patients in our communities to access their healthcare providers, helping empower the health and wellbeing for our patients.

Requirements

Valid Minnesota Driver’s license and clean driving record required.
Current STS Certification or willing to pursue certification once hired.
Current physical card as required by law or willing to obtain once hired.
Safe and punctual individuals who maintain professional, courteous manner at all times.
Individuals who display a pleasant, outgoing and positive attitude towards all customers internal and external.
Individuals who enjoy driving, greeting, scheduling and directing patients.
Very organized and able to successfully multitask throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and reliable transportation to and from non-emergency medical appointments.
Obeying all traffic laws.
Loading and unloading patients from their residence to helping them check into their medical appointments.
Assisting patients with canes, walkers and wheelchairs.
Maintaining trip documentation for each ride.
Completing a daily vehicle inspection checklist.
Attend all required training activities.
Stay neat, well-groomed and follow dress code standards.
Coordinate and schedule rides via email and telephone.
Proficient in computer applications.
Participate in quality/process improvement projects and voice concerns about safety to the Director of Retail Services immediately.