PACE Van Driver

Family Health Centers of San Diego • San Diego, CA

18d • $21 - $25

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Driver for its PACE program. The position drives a wheelchair-accessible van to transport PACE participants between their homes, the PACE Center, and other community locations providing care and services. Routes and destinations may vary daily. The driver is also responsible for routine vehicle inspections, cleaning, servicing, maintenance coordination, and related recordkeeping. The role includes registering patients, screening them for financial-assistance eligibility, entering and updating patient information, collecting specified payments, and completing required documentation. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to community medicine and culturally competent care for medically underserved people.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Active California driver’s license for the class required to operate the assigned vehicle.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Licensed for a minimum of 3 years.
• No violations and/or accidents within the past 3 years.
• No vehicle-related suspensions or reinstatements.
• No DUI, reckless driving, or felony driving within the past 7 years.
• Demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to medically underserved people.

Responsibilities

• Drive the PACE van safely and on time between participants’ homes, the PACE Center, and other community care and service locations.
• Adapt to routes and destinations that may change daily according to program and service locations.
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections, including inspection of the interior, exterior, brakes, headlamps, and taillights; report mechanical malfunctions and other problems.
• Clean the vehicle daily, ensure it is fueled, check oil and fluid levels, clean the windshield and headlamps, and maintain it in safe operating condition.
• Keep vehicle maintenance records current and coordinate and schedule routine and episodic maintenance.
• Register patients and screen them for eligibility for financial-assistance programs; accurately enter basic patient data into the FHCSD system.
• Update patient information when appropriate, collect specified co-pays and service fees, and be responsible for the assigned petty cash bag.
• Complete required documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time, including vehicle logs and patient data entry into the E.M.R.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account, and life insurance.
• Employee discounts and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED