PACE Transportation Driver

Vista Community Clinic•Glendale, CA

3d•$23 - $25

About The Position

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. Under the supervision of the assigned Transportation Supervisor and direction of the Transportation Dispatcher, responsible for providing transportation services to members according to assigned routes/appointment schedules and utilizing appropriate vehicles. May provide delivery services as needed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
A minimum one year of personal, and/or employment experience providing care or services for a frail or elderly population required.
Bilingual English/Spanish
Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, clean driving record for a minimum period of three years prior to hire; must maintain clean driving record throughout employment; minimum two years’ driving experience; no more than 2 violations or a single ticket/accident value at more than 1 point on driving record
Thorough knowledge of VCC facility locations and San Diego’s North County area
Ability to read / interpret directional maps and to use GPS systems
Ability to work quickly and efficiently under time constraints
Demonstrated dependability, ability to meet deadlines and adherence to all safety regulations
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, clinicians and other staff

Responsibilities

Provides transportation services members from/to home to/from day health center sites and/or medical appointments according to assigned route/appointment schedule or as may be directed by the Dispatcher.
Adheres to all agency, department, and State rules and regulations related to all aspects of providing safe and comfortable transportation services to members. This includes but is not limited to, use of gait belts, proper loading and unloading of passengers, proper wheelchair securement, safe and lawful driving, and assuring that members are not left unattended at any time.
Reports any changes in the member’s home or behavior to the Transportation Supervisor or to other appropriate staff person as procedures indicate.
Reports any vehicle safety/maintenance issues to the Transportation Supervisor as they arise.
Follows established departmental van cleaning and refueling schedules.
Completes route sheets on a daily basis including times of pickups and deliveries and turning in same to assigned Transportation Supervisor.
Provides pick-up and delivery services, including mail, meals, medications, incontinent products, nourishments and Durable Medical Equipment.
Attends staff meetings and agency in-services as required.
Follows procedure for reporting accidents immediately after such incidents occur, whether vehicular or personal.
Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of employee, member and sensitive agency information.