Driver at Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc

Pittsburg, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Driving Safety, Emergency First Aid, Defensive Driving, Patient Care, Organizational Skills, Teamwork, Communication, Technology Use, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Flexibility, Record Keeping, Vehicle Maintenance, Public Relations, Wheelchair Securement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description CORE VALUES The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Inc. (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of CHC/SEK’s resources. GENERAL DESCRIPTION This position will focus improving access to care by providing transportation in CHC/SEK vehicles, connecting riders to internal and community resources, and participating in outreach activities. Activities may include driving community members to appointments or other needed locations such as grocery stores, delivering prescription medication, and utilizing technology to complete safe, and timely rides. The overview of this position is: to operate gasoline powered vehicles safely and effectively; to follow established company policies and procedures regarding the transportation of passengers/patients, vehicle safety and appearance and the reporting of mechanical, traffic, or behavioral problems encountered; to assist passengers, if needed, to maintain positive public relations with the passengers in the provision of ongoing transportation services. Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES Drive assigned vehicle to pick up passengers over specified routes to local points according to a time schedule, following route/drop-off/pick-up instructions in a professional and courteous manner to provide a high level of customer service and a timely route. Greet and assist, if needed, passengers by helping them board or depart from the vehicle at the curb or help to and from the door. Provide an exceptionally high level of quality customer service that focuses on a rider’s needs. Report delays, breakdowns, and accidents using technology systems; make written reports of all incidents/accidents involving the vehicle or passengers during shift. Remain alert to traffic and driving conditions to ensure safety of the passengers and the vehicle; drive defensively and courteously. Ensure correct completion of required transportation forms utilizing the Pre/Post Check Inspection forms, reporting vehicle maintenance needs to the Transportation Manager. Be aware of, follow, and perform all safety procedures and rules. Responsible for administering emergency first aid to passengers when situation demands. Must be flexible and have adaptability to last minute changes in daily schedule. Be aware of customer needs and provide an exceptionally high level of quality customer service. Assist in training substitute/new drivers on driving safety, records and other requirements. The essential functions listed are not an exhaustive list of every task the employee is required to complete. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a valid driver’s license. If Missouri Resident, must have a valid Class E driver’s license. Driver’s license must be unrestricted with exception of corrective lenses. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferred. Must be at least 21 years old or older, due to payer requirements. Experience in driving a school bus or public transportation bus preferred. Must possess Basic Life Support certification upon hire or within six (6) months of date of hire. Other required training must be completed within six (6) months from date of hire. Training includes, but is not limited to, Defensive Driving, Emergency Procedures and Wheelchair Securement. All required training must be kept current. Must be able to pass and maintain satisfactory DOT physical, MVR check, appropriate background checks, and meet the eligibility requirements of CHC/SEK’s auto insurance standards. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base. Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care. Must be organized and able to manage/prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, adapts to change in a positive manner, able to work as a part of a team. Communicates through appropriate channels. Use proper chain of command for patient complaints. Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively. Must be computer literate, especially with Microsoft Office products and be proficient with the Electronic Health Record software. Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationship with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization. Provide customer service in accordance with the organization’s mission. Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements. Must be flexible and have adaptability to last minute changes in daily schedule. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hazardous material inventory and MSDS available. Wears personal protective equipment as needed. Constantly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Will work with moving mechanical parts and occasionally be exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Occasionally will have to push or pull individually occupied wheelchairs. Must be able to secure wheelchairs inside a bus using tiedown straps with a ratchet type latch.

Responsibilities

The driver will provide transportation for community members to appointments and other locations while ensuring safety and adherence to company policies. They will also assist passengers and report any incidents or vehicle issues.