NEMT Transport Driver at America West Medical Transportation

Spring Valley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical transportation, Wheelchair transport, Stretcher transport, Customer service, GPS navigation, Vehicle maintenance, Communication, Physical agility, Electronic device usage, Safety compliance, Professional driving

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. 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 support reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices, subject to the requirements of safe operations and the physical security of all parties involved.

Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for safely transporting wheelchair and stretcher patients from their homes to service locations using company vehicles. They must also maintain vehicle cleanliness, utilize transportation software, and provide excellent customer service.