Transportation Coordinator/Driver Appointment Scheduler

Life Care Center of Kona•Kailua-Kona, HI

About The Position

The Transportation Coordinator/Driver loads, transports, and unloads patients for medical appointments and activity outings in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The position also includes appointment scheduling, and the posting states willingness to take the CNA class. The coordinator completes vehicle pre-inspections, monitors regular maintenance, and may assist in patient evacuations while providing customer service and working with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license or valid commercial driver’s license in the current state, as applicable.
Satisfactory driving record according to Life Care standards.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in health care or geriatrics.
Willingness to take the CNA class.

Responsibilities

Safely load, transport, and unload patients for medical appointments and activity outings.
Schedule patient appointments.
Complete vehicle pre-inspections before use.
Monitor regular vehicle maintenance, including oil changes and tire rotations.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and department procedures.
Perform duties in accordance with patient rights, safety, and sanitation requirements.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors.
Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.