Transportation Driver - Part Time

Utah Navajo Health System•Oljato-Monument Valley, UT

About The Position

We know there is someone out there that will make an excellent addition to our team. Someone who gets along well with others, is thorough and efficient, can follow company procedures, is able to multi-task and has amazing customer service. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including Medical, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more.Patient Transport Drivers must have an excellent driving record. Medical background is preferred. Must be able to drive nights and weekends. Must be able to drive in all weather conditions, on freeways, in cities, and be very reliable.Drivers will be responsible for transporting Medicaid eligible patients to regional hospitals; sometimes an overnight or multiple stay is required for long distance transports. Will be hiring one staff member. Location: Monument Valley, Utah New hires will be part time, up to 29 hours per week, but hours will vary based on patient need. This position will carry out the following responsibilities:

Requirements

Must be able to work with last minute transport changes such as ER visits, discharges and capable of working with short notice schedule changes.
Must be able to operate variety of vehicles such as cars, trucks, vans and off-road type vehicles including specially type full-size vans.
Ability to communicate in Navajo is strongly preferred with great communication skills.
Drivers are required to work with ambulatory and disabled clients, which may require the operation of special equipment such as a wheelchair van lift system.
Must be able to provide basic preventative maintenance on vehicles such as pre-trip inspections and or tire changes.
As a Tribal Organization the Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. (UNHS) treats patients with high risk and underlying chronic medical conditions. Therefore, UNHS requires its employees to show proof of immunization prior to their employment with UNHS or during their employment. Below is a list of immunizations/vaccinations required to be employed or to continue employment with UNHS.
The immunizations/vaccinations include but not limited to following:
MMR (Measles Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of two MMR vaccines (OR) Documentation of MMR titers.
Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 doses), documented proof of titers indicating immunity, or a declination that may be signed upon arrival.
Proof of up-to-date PPD skin testing, if previously negative (OR) Proof of positive PPD skin test with the most recent chest x-ray and treatment history.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap).
Varicella titers, history of varicella or varicella immunization series.
Influenza vaccine for the current year.
COVID-19 vaccine
Any other vaccinations as requested.

Nice To Haves

Medical background is preferred.
Ability to communicate in Navajo is strongly preferred with great communication skills.

Responsibilities

Transport non-emergency medical transport clients to and from Utah Medicaid providers/services.
Required to be on time for all scheduled pick up and drop off times for all assigned transports and duties.
Transport in all four season weather conditions.
Hours of transport can be during weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays.
Assist the client during the transport in and out of the vehicle, to and from the patient’s residence and facility door.
An attendant is an employee of transportation, in addition to the driver, is required to assist in the transport of the client due to his/her physical, mental or developmental status.