Transportation Support Specialist

Recovery Centers of America • Earleville, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Transportation Support Specialist to safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, treatments, and other destinations. You’ll also help with patient care activities, making sure they’re safe, supported, and on schedule.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license
• Acceptable MVR
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintains CPR certification
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload
• Proficiency with all technology hardware, systems and tools required to perform duties; training will be provided as needed.
• This position requires the use of a personal smartphone or similar mobile device to perform essential job functions, including the installation and use of employer-designated applications necessary for business operations. Use of a personal device for work purposes must comply with Company policies regarding security, confidentiality, and acceptable use.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a driver/transportation support specialist preferred
• 6 months experience in health and human service-related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and/or staff
• Performs and documents daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety
• Performs all aspects of patient belongings processing for new admissions and visitation items, including search, inspection, sanitization (heat treatment), and delivery
• Monitors patient activities, provides security checks, completes documentation to include but not limited to, rounds sheet, Incident reports, records patient behavior
• Manage high-risk or re-engagement incidents
• Communicates with program leadership/administrator on-call any identified needs regarding safety, vehicle and/or transportation issues
• Communicates with inter-disciplinary departments regarding new admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Performs other assigned duties when patient transportation needs are low
• May be responsible for transporting medical equipment to include but not limited to medication

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED