Driver - Full Time - Days
Mohawk Valley Health System, Utica, NY, United States
Driver - Full Time - Days
The Driver is responsible for safely transporting ambulatory and/or wheelchair enrollees to and from medical appointments utilizing Senior Network Health's vehicles. Adheres to all Department of Transportation regulatory requirements, New York State traffic laws and MVHS safety standards. Core job responsibilities include safely transporting enrollees from pickup location to their destinations, documenting all stops along the trip route into assigned work cell phone app based program, answering incoming phone calls and communicating with dispatcher, team leader or supervisor concerns, documenting pre and post trip inspections daily to assigned vehicle, using time management to ensure enrollees arrive to their destination timely, obeying and following applicable traffic laws, utilizing GPS to ensure most accurate route is taken to desired destination, practicing safe driving habits, keeping interior and exterior of vehicle clean and presentable, following all infection control guidance, notifying supervisor when vehicle maintenance is needed, attending and participating in departmental and organizational committees, meetings and activities, complying with applicable federal/state regulations and MVHS policies including, but not limited to enrollee confidentiality and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), attending agency in-services and educational programs and maintaining personal growth and development, routinely updating supervisor of issues or concerns, clarifying issues and actively addressing concerns in a timely manner, routinely communicating changes/updates to staff, other departments and supervisor as necessary, interacting with consumers/family/staff and coworkers in a manner which is clear, professional, respectful, positive, helpful, and which promotes trust, and performing other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements: Acceptable driving record through the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. Knowledge of mobile phone applications/GPS applications. Computer literacy, including but not limited to, data entry, retrieval, and report generation. Ability to work with consumers/families of all ages and in a variety of settings, including inpatient facilities and consumer's homes presenting diverse physical conditions and social/cultural environments. Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, guide and motivate others. Ability to drive to and from a variety of settings in varying weather conditions. Ability to remain alert at all times throughout work day or shift.
Licensure/Certification Requirements: Valid New York State driver's license. CDL class C with passenger endorsement or higher driver's license.
Disclaimer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details: Req Id 94563 Department TRANSPORTATION Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-LONG TERM CARE Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $16.15 - $21.00 Per Hour
The Driver is responsible for safely transporting ambulatory and/or wheelchair enrollees to and from medical appointments utilizing Senior Network Health's vehicles. Adheres to all Department of Transportation regulatory requirements, New York State traffic laws and MVHS safety standards. Core job responsibilities include safely transporting enrollees from pickup location to their destinations, documenting all stops along the trip route into assigned work cell phone app based program, answering incoming phone calls and communicating with dispatcher, team leader or supervisor concerns, documenting pre and post trip inspections daily to assigned vehicle, using time management to ensure enrollees arrive to their destination timely, obeying and following applicable traffic laws, utilizing GPS to ensure most accurate route is taken to desired destination, practicing safe driving habits, keeping interior and exterior of vehicle clean and presentable, following all infection control guidance, notifying supervisor when vehicle maintenance is needed, attending and participating in departmental and organizational committees, meetings and activities, complying with applicable federal/state regulations and MVHS policies including, but not limited to enrollee confidentiality and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), attending agency in-services and educational programs and maintaining personal growth and development, routinely updating supervisor of issues or concerns, clarifying issues and actively addressing concerns in a timely manner, routinely communicating changes/updates to staff, other departments and supervisor as necessary, interacting with consumers/family/staff and coworkers in a manner which is clear, professional, respectful, positive, helpful, and which promotes trust, and performing other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements: Acceptable driving record through the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. Knowledge of mobile phone applications/GPS applications. Computer literacy, including but not limited to, data entry, retrieval, and report generation. Ability to work with consumers/families of all ages and in a variety of settings, including inpatient facilities and consumer's homes presenting diverse physical conditions and social/cultural environments. Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, guide and motivate others. Ability to drive to and from a variety of settings in varying weather conditions. Ability to remain alert at all times throughout work day or shift.
Licensure/Certification Requirements: Valid New York State driver's license. CDL class C with passenger endorsement or higher driver's license.
Disclaimer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details: Req Id 94563 Department TRANSPORTATION Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-LONG TERM CARE Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $16.15 - $21.00 Per Hour