NEMT Transport Driver at America West Medical Transportation

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Professional Driving, Patient Transport, Customer Service, GPS Navigation, Transportation Software, Communication Skills, Vehicle Maintenance, Physical Agility, Bilingual Ability, Electronic Device Proficiency

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

About the Role The Driver will be responsible for picking up wheelchair patients or stretcher patients using a fully loaded vehicle equipped for wheelchairs or stretchers and a GPS system. This position may work independently or with another teammate based on driving assignments. What You'll Do Independently run medical transportation operations in a company vehicle Ensure patients are transported safely from their home to place of service and returned home safely. Utilize company transportation software Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families Assume on-call responsibilities Effectively communicate with leadership Maintain vehicle cleanliness Qualifications Valid State Driver's license required 3 years of professional driving experience required Clean driving record (No more than 1 point) Ability to successfully pass a drug test and health screening which includes alcohol, TB skin test and/or TB chest x-ray Ability to pass a physical agility test Ability to lift/maneuver 50 pounds Fluency in speaking and understanding English, strong communication skills Ability to drive to various locations Professionalism Ability to use apps and electronic devices Preferred Skills Bilingual language ability preferred Previous wheelchair transport experience Final pay rate is determined based on qualifications, experience, and performance, at the employer's discretion. America West is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants for the Transportation Manager position will be considered without discrimination. America West is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. In accordance with applicable federal, California, and local laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age (40 and over), military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a non-emergency medical transportation provider, certain positions may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, physical qualifications, and driving record requirements, where permitted by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. In accordance with applicable federal, California, and local laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age (40 and over), military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a non-emergency medical transportation provider, certain positions may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, physical qualifications, and driving record requirements, where permitted by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.

Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for safely transporting wheelchair and stretcher patients from their homes to medical service locations. Key duties include utilizing transportation software, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service to patients and families.