Transporter (MTM Only)

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this role is to deliver hot meals to eligible home-bound seniors/elders and provide on-site services to other tribal and community members. The Transporter will also transport seniors/elders to and from medical, dental, and other appointments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current and valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Basic first aid
CPR
Office equipment operation, including phones, computers, copiers, faxes, pagers
Confidentiality/HIPAA policies
Verbal and written communication
Some medical knowledge and skills
Knowledge and recognition of prescription drugs
Good communication skills with medical personnel and peers
Ability to make quick and sound decisions in case of emergency
Recognizing diabetic shock and other emergency medical situations
Interpersonal relations
Multi-tasking, organization
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Meeting deadlines, being prompt and on time
Providing fair and equitable customer service

Responsibilities

Transports seniors/elders to medical and/or dental appointments and shopping, etc.
Assists patients in way-finding to their medical/dental appointments.
Assists in medication drop-offs for seniors/elders unable to get to the pharmacy.
Picks up medications for seniors/elders at tribal/local pharmacies.
Responds to inquiries by phone and in person, identifies client’s needs, and assists in scheduling appointments as appropriate.
Operates tribal and/or GSA vehicles, including handicap van.
Assists patients in and out of vehicle when appropriate.
Assists with operation of wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment.
Keeps schedule book; is prompt to appointments.
Allocates travel time appropriately.
Data entry of transportation and other services rendered – TAMS system.
May be required to transport hot meals to home-bound seniors/elders.
Is familiar with local providers’ office locations, hospitals and medical/dental facilities.
May be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time, which may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.