Transportation Coordinator @ Assisted Living

Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Transportation Coordinator at an assisted living community, where your organizational skills and passion for service will make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. In this vital role, you will oversee the coordination and management of transportation services, ensuring residents arrive safely and on time for appointments, outings, and medical visits. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help foster a smooth, efficient transportation system that enhances the quality of life for our residents. This position offers an engaging environment where your logistical expertise and communication skills are valued and celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation schedules for residents, including medical appointments, recreational outings, and community events.
• Utilize transportation management systems and GPS technology to plan optimal routes, monitor vehicle locations, and ensure timely arrivals.
• Manage dispatching operations by assigning drivers, tracking vehicle status, and adjusting plans as needed to accommodate changing schedules or emergencies.
• Maintain accurate data entry
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, drivers, and external vendors via multi-line phone systems while practicing professional phone etiquette.
• Oversee shipping & receiving processes related to transportation logistics, including freight handling and coordination with third-party logistics providers (3PL).
• Support fleet management activities by tracking vehicle maintenance schedules, fuel usage, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Analyze transportation data to identify efficiencies or areas for improvement in routing or scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and regulations related to transportation services within the assisted living environment.

Experience

• Proven experience working with transportation management systems such as Oracle Transportation Management or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of supply chain logistics, freight handling, shipping & receiving procedures, and fleet management practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle multi-line phone systems professionally while demonstrating strong phone etiquette.
• Demonstrated analysis skills for evaluating transportation data to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Experience in dispatching roles within healthcare or senior living environments is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in data entry

Pay: $16.25 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18