Jamestown Healing Clinic
Transportation Driver
Jamestown Healing Clinic, Sequim, Washington, United States, 98334
Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is accepting applications for a part-time Transportation Driver to join our growing team!
The Transportation Driver will be transporting patients throughout the local area to and from JHC appointments in a safe and timely manner. The Transportation Driver will be guided by established schedules and follow state laws as well as JHC policies and procedures. This position will work as part of a team for an integrated care clinic that combines primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder treatment.
As a Transportation Driver, you will:
Transport medical passengers (patients and potentially their children) inside and outside of the JHC to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner using JHC vehicles Ensure that patient transportation is conducted with the utmost care and in full compliance with all traffic laws and regulations Instruct passengers in requisite safety precautions and practices while riding in JHC vehicles Ensure child safety rules and expectations are upheld continuously Establish and maintain communication with patients and coworkers to improve quality of service to patients of the JHC Comfort patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrating caring and cultural sensitivity Respect and protect patient confidence and confidentiality by keeping all sensitive and patient information private Follow all protocols and procedures to ensure safe delivery of supplies and laboratory specimens Operate the wheelchair lift in accordance with established safety procedures and protocols Maintain discipline within the JHC vehicle and report all passenger behavior issues to management Conduct mechanical condition inspections daily, such as checking vehicle fluid levels and verifying complete and accurate operational performance; ensure vehicles maintenance schedules are conducted, and operational records are updated accordingly
Immediately report all delays and any accidents incurred to the Transportation Manager or other assigned staff
What are the Required Qualifications for this position?
21 years of age or older
High School diploma or GED
Extremely reliable and punctual for all assigned shifts
Complete drivers abstract history from Washington DOL with five (5) years of verifiable driving experience; good driving record
One (1) year experience in medical/para transport, passenger transport, emergency vehicle operation, or relevant position i.e., military experience
Comfortable transporting patients traveling with children
Ability to secure child safety seats in accordance with Washington State Law
Comfortable driving in harsh weather conditions
Extensive knowledge of all traffic and highway safety rules and precautions to avoid accidents
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data, and property while operating a motor vehicle
Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances
Comfortable transporting patients who are in recovery from substance use disorders, who have mental health disorders, or who are experiencing homelessness
Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Employees must always conduct self ethically and professionally
Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
Knowledge of, and culturally sensitive to, the challenges of the patients at the JHC
Maintain and ensure patient confidentiality
CPR/First Aid C
The Transportation Driver will be transporting patients throughout the local area to and from JHC appointments in a safe and timely manner. The Transportation Driver will be guided by established schedules and follow state laws as well as JHC policies and procedures. This position will work as part of a team for an integrated care clinic that combines primary care, dental, behavioral health, and opiate use disorder treatment.
As a Transportation Driver, you will:
Transport medical passengers (patients and potentially their children) inside and outside of the JHC to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner using JHC vehicles Ensure that patient transportation is conducted with the utmost care and in full compliance with all traffic laws and regulations Instruct passengers in requisite safety precautions and practices while riding in JHC vehicles Ensure child safety rules and expectations are upheld continuously Establish and maintain communication with patients and coworkers to improve quality of service to patients of the JHC Comfort patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrating caring and cultural sensitivity Respect and protect patient confidence and confidentiality by keeping all sensitive and patient information private Follow all protocols and procedures to ensure safe delivery of supplies and laboratory specimens Operate the wheelchair lift in accordance with established safety procedures and protocols Maintain discipline within the JHC vehicle and report all passenger behavior issues to management Conduct mechanical condition inspections daily, such as checking vehicle fluid levels and verifying complete and accurate operational performance; ensure vehicles maintenance schedules are conducted, and operational records are updated accordingly
Immediately report all delays and any accidents incurred to the Transportation Manager or other assigned staff
What are the Required Qualifications for this position?
21 years of age or older
High School diploma or GED
Extremely reliable and punctual for all assigned shifts
Complete drivers abstract history from Washington DOL with five (5) years of verifiable driving experience; good driving record
One (1) year experience in medical/para transport, passenger transport, emergency vehicle operation, or relevant position i.e., military experience
Comfortable transporting patients traveling with children
Ability to secure child safety seats in accordance with Washington State Law
Comfortable driving in harsh weather conditions
Extensive knowledge of all traffic and highway safety rules and precautions to avoid accidents
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data, and property while operating a motor vehicle
Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances
Comfortable transporting patients who are in recovery from substance use disorders, who have mental health disorders, or who are experiencing homelessness
Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Employees must always conduct self ethically and professionally
Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
Knowledge of, and culturally sensitive to, the challenges of the patients at the JHC
Maintain and ensure patient confidentiality
CPR/First Aid C