NEMT Driver - Alameda

America West Medical Transportation • Hayward, CA

86d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The NEMT Driver picks up wheelchair or stretcher patients in a company vehicle equipped for wheelchair or stretcher transport and with a GPS system. The Driver may work independently or with a teammate depending on driving assignments. The role involves transporting patients safely between their homes and places of service, providing customer service to patients and families, using company transportation software, and handling on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license.
• At least 3 years of professional driving experience.
• Clean driving record with no more than 1 point.
• Ability to pass a drug test and health screening, including alcohol testing and a TB skin test and/or TB chest X-ray.
• Ability to pass a physical agility test.
• Ability to lift or maneuver 50 pounds.
• Fluency in speaking and understanding English and strong communication skills.
• Ability to drive to various locations.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to use apps and electronic devices.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual language ability.
• Previous wheelchair transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently run medical transportation operations in a company vehicle.
• Transport patients safely from home to their place of service and return them home safely.
• Use company transportation software.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families.
• Assume on-call responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with leadership.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed