NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

9d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for transporting patients to and from healthcare facilities for medical appointments and hospital discharges. The driver will assist patients entering and exiting the vehicle, operate a lift gate for wheelchair/stretcher patients, and maintain daily logs of vehicle usage and patient transport details. The role also involves maintaining vehicle cleanliness and operational safety through routine inspections, adhering to HIPAA regulations, and participating in drug testing and departmental meetings. The driver must maintain their license and skills to perform duties and keep their supervisor informed of their credentials.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license.
One (1) year direct work experience.
Five (5) years of an exemplary driving record.
High School Diploma or HSE (Equivalency).
First Aid and CPR certification – may be obtained at time of employment.
Resumes and references are required.

Nice To Haves

Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation (for primary preference).
Member of other federally recognized Indian tribes (for secondary preference).

Responsibilities

Transports patients to and from healthcare facilities for medical appointment and hospital discharge.
Assists patients entering and exiting vehicle.
Operates lift gate to facilitate transport of wheelchair/stretcher patients.
Maintains daily log of mileage, number of trips, passengers, destination and fuel consumption.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA Privacy Rule and completes HIPAA training annually.
Participates in random drug tests.
Performs routine visual inspection of vehicle to ensure cleanliness, proper and safe operations, visual inspections to – tires, brakes, windshield, check for breakage and/or cracks, test headlights/break lights and signal. In additional visual inspection to body of vehicle for any dents.
Participates in departmental and strategic planning meetings.
Maintains license and skills level in order to perform duties and functions.
Maintains communication with immediate supervisor and keeps supervisor abreast of license and credentials.
Reports any incidents or accidents to immediate supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.