Transportation Driver (Part Time)

Low Country Health Care System•Fairfax, SC

About The Position

The Transportation Driver transports patients to and from appointments and performs related transportation, vehicle-maintenance, recordkeeping, and community-support duties for Low Country Health Care System, Inc. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires courteous interaction with patients, confidentiality of protected health information, compliance with traffic and passenger-safety laws, and completion of required certifications and documentation. The driver may also transport laboratory items, run errands, and distribute information and materials in the community. Salary offers are based on the requirements of the position; the posting notes that specific, directly relevant skills may receive greater consideration than more general experience.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
At least five years of driving experience.
No moving violations within the three years of previous employment.
Ability to take and pass CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Passenger Assistance Techniques, and other required certification courses.

Responsibilities

Greet patients warmly and interact with them courteously and in a friendly manner.
Maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information.
Choose practical routes for patient transportation and keep the radio off while transporting patients.
Follow state traffic laws, including adult seat belt and child restraint laws.
Remain accessible during work hours and check voice messages throughout the day.
Ensure patients arrive 15–30 minutes before their appointments.
Call patients the day before appointments to confirm transportation.
Record each patient's name, pay source, travel time, and odometer reading after transport.
Complete the Transportation Van Daily Checklist each morning.
Report incidents involving company vehicles using the Incident Report Form.
Maintain order in company vehicles and report offensive or discourteous behavior to the supervisor.
Perform a daily vehicle maintenance check and report needed repairs or changes in vehicle performance to the supervisor.
Take company vehicles in for service and keep them clean.
Keep company vehicles stocked with tissues, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, and hand sanitizer.
Safeguard company property, including vehicles, cellular phones, mobile radios, and vehicle supplies.
Remove trash from the vehicle daily.
Distribute clothing, fliers, and other community materials about events, health information, and services offered at the offices.
Present a positive public image while representing Low Country Health Care System, Inc.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and forms associated with job duties.
Transport laboratory items to the Health Department and the hospital.
Run errands for LCHCS as needed.
Keep up with transportation department updates and changes.
Attend training, workers, and continuing education as instructed by the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.