Transportation Supervisor, Senior Care

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

1d•$36 - $45

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SSC-Sutter Senior Care Position Overview: Supervises and oversees the day-to-day activities of the transportation department, which oversees all transportation needs for the affiliate. May include facilitating such activities as: Transport to and from patient appointments, pick-ups and deliveries, emergency transportation needs, acting as back up driver, etc. Maintains adequate staffing, supervises staff and performs education and training, oversees all vehicle maintenance and parking services. Ensures all The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, State, Federal and Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) regulations for transportation are met, completing all required documentation and operating within established budget guidelines. Identifies and implements cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts. Collaborates with others to coordinate services, streamline work flow, standardize procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
Passenger Endorsement Required
DL- California Drivers Class A,B, or C with Passenger Endorsement Department, PACE: DL-Valid Drivers License Department, PACE: AUTO-Automobile Insurance Department, SSC: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (due at hire if hired on or after 10/03/2025; if hired before 10/03/2025 within 90 days of 10/03/2025)
5 years of recent relevant experience.
Solid understanding of transportation operations and workflows and how department’s process/workflow impacts other flows or departments.
Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal and other laws, regulations and requirements impacting department operations.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues problems as guided by policies, and procedures, or guidance from leadership.
Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service/achieving business results.
Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.
Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences.
Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Supervises and oversees the day-to-day activities of the transportation department
Maintains adequate staffing
Supervises staff and performs education and training
Oversees all vehicle maintenance and parking services
Ensures all The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, State, Federal and Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) regulations for transportation are met
Completes all required documentation
Operates within established budget guidelines
Identifies and implements cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts
Collaborates with others to coordinate services, streamline work flow, standardize procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes.