Description

This position is responsible for driving and maintaining the Mobile Dental Outreach Units and Medical School-based Health Van. It includes assisting the team members on the unit in their endeavor to provide quality dental and medical care. This position requires the ability to represent the organization in a positive, professional image to the community, adhere strictly to the policy of confidentiality and communicate the vision and mission of Community Health Alliance to the community.

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Qualifications

MANDATORY JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Nevada Commercial Drivers License with clean driving record.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Yearly bloodborne pathogen training.
 
NON-MANDATORY JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

Sensitivity to the needs and situations of a multi-cultural, low income population, and a desire to work with this population.

Willingness and desire to learn new skills.

Computer experience preferred.

Bilingual English/Spanish capability preferred.

Truck/large vehicle driving experience preferred.
 
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Reports to: Outreach Programs Director
 
OTHER SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIPS
 
Medical/Dental Provider on Duty
Dental Hygienist
Dental Assistant/Medical Assistant
Medical/Dental Directors
School Nurses
Community Agencies

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Average hours worked per week: per diem 

Shift worked: Varies 

List the type of equipment or tools used for this position and the frequency of use. 

Tools/Equipment

Occasionally

1-33% of Time

Frequently

34-66% of Time

Continuously

67-100% of Time

Computer

X

Calculator

X

Telephone

X

Fax Machine

X

Copy Machine

X

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: 

Sit

30%

Stand

25%

Walk

5%

Run

1%

Squat

1%

Bend

5%

Twist

3%

Lift

5%

Kneel

2%

Drive

20%

Climb

1%

Crawl

0%

(Stairs)

Reach above shoulder: 2% Other (describe) _______________________

Maximum consecutive time during the normal work day for each activity: 

Sit

240 Min

Stand

68 Min

Walk

70 Min

Run

2 Min

Squat

2 Min

Bend

2 Min

Twist

1 Min

Lift

51 Min

Kneel

1 Min

Drive

40 Min

Climb

2 Min

Crawl

0 Min

Reach above shoulder: 1 Min Other (describe) _______________________

6. Repetitive Use of Hands:

20% Simple Grasping > Normal Weight > Frequency
 5% Simple Grasping > Normal Weight > Frequency
Fine manipulation (Describe):

Applies Typing at a computer keyboard and handwriting.

Frequency: 75% of Workday

7. Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine controls:

X Not Required.

N/A Required (describe frequency and pressure required). 

8. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, touch, hearing):
Required abilities: Must be able to bilingually communicate verbally, read patient charts and computer screen, hear conversation over the telephone, manual dexterity to operate keyboard, calculator, telephone and other standard office equipment.

9. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday:

Not Regularly

Occasionally

1-33%

Frequently

34-66%

Continually

67-100%

Up to 10 lbs

X

Up to 20 lbs

X

Up to 35 lbs

X

Up to 50 lbs

X

w/assist.

Up to 70 lbs

X

w/assist.

Up to 100 lbs

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements (i.e., the distance material is carried, how high material is lifted, etc.) 

The Driver must be able to frequently lift supplies ordered to shelves or storage areas provided for about 100 feet at a level of approximately three feet or waist high.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Shift: Varies Average Work Hours per Week: 40

Time Spent Inside: 40 Hours/Week Time Spent Outside: 0 Hours/Week

Temperature: Normal X

Extreme Cold X

Extreme Heat X

Humidity: Normal X

Humid X

Dry X

Atmosphere: Fumes X

Dust X

Odors X

Gas X

Poor Ventilation X

Special Hazards: Mechanical X

Electrical X

Chemical X

Explosive X

Radiation X

Other

Describe: Responsible for van maintenance, electrical hook-up when arriving at designated location. Maintain oxygen and various processing chemicals on board for x-rays, x-ray equipment produces exposure to radiation.

Protective Clothing: Applies

Does Not Apply X

Job Standard 1: Confidentiality

Requires expeditious and accurate completion of tasks assigned to allow the successful completion of individual and corporate goals

Follow-through and follow-up with time-sensitive information relating to maintenance or other issues on the vans

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and Community Health Alliance (CHA) corporate policy

Communicate with immediate supervisor as to progress and/or issues impeding progress for successful completion of any assigned task

Job Standard 2: Supports the culture of CHA

Works with minimal supervision as a team member in a self-directed environment, adhering to the mission and values of CHA

Attends required department and organization staff meetings in order to be an informed employee

Meets deadlines related to projects, regulatory and organizational policies and practices and as directed by immediate supervisor

Represents CHA in a positive, professional manner effectively communicating the mission and values of CHA to both internal staff and external clients

Willingness to learn new skills and continuously improve processes as needed or required