What are the responsibilities and job description for the MHA/Transportation Coordinator position at The Brook Hospital - KMI?
Responsibilities:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday
Qualifications:
The Brook Hospital KMI is looking for a full time MHA/Transportation Coordinator (Driver) to support our outpatient services team. The MHA/Transportation Coordinator serves as an active member of the clinical staff; maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean, therapeutic environment; performs technical/patient care duties relative to patients health and safety; transports patients safely in hospital vehicle; maintains patient records including filing, preparing record for admission and discharge; and ensuring adequate program supplies are available.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities include:
- Knows location and condition of all patients at all times
- Uses proper body mechanics when moving, transporting and/or lifting adult patients
- Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive behavior
- Reinforces discharge plans
- Reports all changes in behavior, mood, and affect to Program staff
- Transports patient safely in hospital vehicle
- Completes safe driving training as required
- Calls absent patients daily
- Documents in medical record when treatment plans are sent to health care providers
- Coordinates transportation to accommodate needs of patients with Program Director
- Ensures all needed program supplies and forms are available
- Ensures needed maintenance of van is completed when appropriate
- Monitors van daily for problems and safety issues, and reports the findings to appropriate hospital personnel
- Prepares route/planning each day for patients
- Assists in admission process as assigned
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required, College degree preferred
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is strongly preferred
- Valid Drivers License
- Clean Driving Record