Driver-Patient Transport

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UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Driver (Patient Transport) to support Central PA.

Looking for a someone that can function independently, is customer service driven, responsible, and have critical thinking skills.

In this role you are responsible for safely transporting a patient and their belongings to another location within the Central PA region.

You will be utilizing a radio to communicate with dispatch as well as an iPad to track and navigate where a patient is going.

Having previous experience in healthcare or transporting patients is highly desirable.

Typical hours are 12:00pm-8:00pm which includes every other weekend and possibly an occasional holiday.

May include additional hours outside of time listed to meet patient needs. Manager will discuss during interview.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling postage checks and paperwork at post office when necessary.

• Maintain status of acceptable driver as per policy which includes and is not limited to a current PA driver's license, a clean driving record, and safe driving habits.

• Responsible for the recording daily of trips, mileage, gas/oil, and recording complete and accurate records to submit to the front office.

• Check daily with supervisors and assigned program staff regarding consumers reporting off and on.

• Report all schedule changes to supervisor.

• Responsible for handling postage checks and paperwork at post office when necessary.

• Responsible for the transporting of clients, families and staff as scheduled in a safe and timely manner

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with staff, clients and their families.

• Responsible for following and supporting all passengers with compliance of all Department of Public Welfare Child Care Center Transportation policies and procedures (see codes 3270.170 -180)

• Responsible for the loading, unloading, pickups and deliveries of bulk mail and supplies to designated facility.

• Responsible for following all UPMC policies and procedures for transporting passengers

• Assist team by completing administrative functions as needed during contract downtime and/or between contract delivery times

• Attend all assigned staff and individual supervision meetings.

• Responsible for coordinating daily contract pickups and deliveries and communicating with Supervisor and community contacts in a courteous and professional manner.

• Responsible for following all UPMC policies and procedures for transporting passengers

• Responsible for communicating and documenting all pertinent consumer information with Supervisors and assigned Program Staff following policies and procedures

• Complete all required State, County, Agency, Accreditation and Licensing compliance trainings annually.

• Responsible for the loading, unloading, pickups and deliveries of bulk mail and supplies to designated facility.

• Responsible for collaborating with Supervisor and assigned program staff to schedule program participants as van assistants, keeping accurate data on consumer work hours.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience preferred with van driving experience transporting patients/clients

• Provide evidence of good driving record

• Must possess good oral and written skills

• Must be able to communicate with contacts both on the telephone and directly

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all age groups, populations and individuals

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran