Transporter (MTM Only)
About The Position
The Transporter (MTM Only) is responsible for delivering hot meals to eligible home-bound seniors/elders and providing on-site services to tribal and community members. This role also involves transporting seniors/elders to and from medical, dental, and other appointments, and assisting them with way-finding and medication drop-offs/pick-ups. The position requires operating tribal and/or GSA vehicles, including a handicap van, and maintaining a schedule book. Data entry into the TAMS system is also a key responsibility. The role may also include transporting hot meals to home-bound seniors/elders and requires familiarity with local provider locations and facilities. As part of the Tribe's commitment to community service, employees may be expected to perform a variety of related duties.
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
- A valid Washington State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.
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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
