Patient Transport Driver

STERLING HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC • Mount Sterling, KY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for transporting patients from one facility to another in a timely and safe manner. The role involves ensuring the Sterling Health Solutions (SHS) vehicle is in working order, communicating with patients about their destination, and answering their questions appropriately. The driver must conform with all regulations, policies, work practices, and instructions, and utilize phone and scheduling software. This position is non-exempt and reports to the Patient Transportation Coordinator within the Administration Department.

Requirements

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Be courteous and respectful to patients and co-workers at all times
• Ability to work effectively with providers, staff and patients
• Ability to use good judgment to accomplish goals
• Ability to drive safely and attain a Chauffeurs license.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow direction and make decisions appropriately when needed.
• Ability to represent the agency effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse communities.
• Demonstrates understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures.
• Routine testing/training on various job-related skills and competencies.
• Must have a minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Valid unrestricted drivers license
• Minimum of 1-year experience driving in similar capacity.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients from one destination to another through direction of the individual dispatching the patient.
• Makes certain SHS vehicle is in working order, alerting SHS if work is required on vehicle.
• Communicate with patients as to their destination.
• Answer patient questions as appropriate and able, directing them to the correct resource within SHS.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work practices and instructions.
• Use of phone and scheduling software.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees