Medical Transportation Driver

InnovaCare•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Job Summary: Under general supervision performs work in the operation of a company owned van to assure safe transportation of patients to and from our Medical centers and to assist patients on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary.

Requirements

Experience in the operation of large vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Employee must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. Must have fewer than the following number of points on a motor vehicle record: 3 points in the past year, 6 points in the past two years, and 9 points in the past three years.
Must be at least twenty- one (21) years of age.
Must be able to pass Department of Transportation physical exam.
Must take and successfully complete an Alcohol/Drug screening process, as well as at random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

Has a scheduled route to transport patients to and from our Medical Centers or other approved Medical facilities.
Maintain a travel record, such as time at each stop, number of passengers per day, mileage, and vehicle maintenance.
Independent judgment must be exercised in handling unusual situations arising with passengers. Treat all patients in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
Driver is responsible for the safety of the passengers. Everyone in vehicle must wear seat belts. Vehicle is only driven by assigned driver.
Driver assumes responsibility for the care and maintenance of the vehicle. Inspects exterior and interior of vehicle at beginning of each shift for properly operating headlights, turn signals, brake lights, interior courtesy lamps, air conditioning or heating, warning lamps, mirror adjustment, properly inflated tires, windshield wipers, vehicle damage, etc. prior to moving vehicle. Responsible for ensuring inside and outside of vehicle are properly cleaned and fueled on an ongoing basis. Keep interior of vehicle neat and orderly. Monitors vehicle condition and alerts Office Manager and/or transportation’s Supervisor of any malfunctioning items which need attention. No food or drink allowed. Vehicle is cleaned by hand inside and out once a week, oil change and tire rotation every 5,000 miles. Takes van to garage for maintenance and repair as required. Any repair must have pre-approval prior to commitment.
Driver is responsible for working with Office manager or designated Office member to ensure proper scheduling of patients for transportation the day before. Patients will be picked up no more than a 10 miles radius from their Medical Center, unless pre-approved by Transportation’s Supervisor and/or Office manager.
Driver most call patients day before to confirm their appointments. Driver must call patient 30 minutes before pick up to insure patient is ready. Patients will be pick up 1 hr before their appointments. Assist passengers in getting in and out of van, and other courtesies. Assist passengers in securing wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Coordinate schedule with Office manger and patient coordinators. (Including adds or/and cancel appointments). Minimum amount of patients to be transported per driver 200 a month/10 patients per day. Use daily transportation logs and fax on daily and weekly basis to the transportation supervisor and Office manager.
Vehicle is only used to pick up scheduled patients during working hours. Vehicle is parked in medical center during non-working hours.
If necessary, ability to certify in special needs assistance training, defensive driver training, CPR, and first aid.
Work is reviewed through observation and review of records.
Perform related duties as required.