Transportation Coordinator- PACE

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PACE Transportation Coordinator is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Under the general supervision of the Center Manager, the Transportation Coordinator plans, organizes, and implements the transportation services of the PACE program. Depending on staffing needs, the transportation coordinator may occasionally serve as a Driver. PACE of Cincinnati is part of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility. This role requires driving around the Greater Cincinnati Area.

Requirements

Driver's License
Valid Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
1 - 2 years of supervisory experience
Up to 1 year of experience transporting individuals with special mobility needs
1 - 2 years of experience in a health-related area.

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team: attends staff meetings, participates in participant care planning, and communicates any reported changes in participant condition to team members.
Plans and coordinates all scheduling activities related to transportation for PACE participants.
Works with the Interdisciplinary Team, participants, and family members to ensure pick-up and delivery of participants are within acceptable time frames.
Supervises the drivers' activities daily.
Receive reports regarding participant status and communicate concerns to the Interdisciplinary Team.
Ensures drive times and participants’ time in vehicles during transit are within regulatory requirements.
Coordinates all outside service provider transportation arrangements, including proper vehicle maintenance and condition.
Occasionally serves as Driver depending on staffing needs.
Oversee competency requirements and driver training, including body mechanics and the use of mechanical assistance to transport participants.
Assures all necessary program records are maintained according to policy.
Supports the PACE QI program and participants in PACE QI activities as assigned.
Other projects and duties as assigned.