What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver PACE position at Vista Community Clinic and Careers?
Overview:
As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.
✨For eligible employees, benefits include:
✅ Competitive compensation & benefits
✅ Medical, dental, vision
✅ Company-paid life insurance
✅ Flexible spending accounts
✅ 403(b) retirement plan
At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.
As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.
✨For eligible employees, benefits include:
✅ Competitive compensation & benefits
✅ Medical, dental, vision
✅ Company-paid life insurance
✅ Flexible spending accounts
✅ 403(b) retirement plan
Why VCC?
- Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.
- Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
- A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.
- A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the assigned Transportation Supervisor and direction of the Transportation Dispatcher, responsible for providing transportation services to members according to assigned routes/appointment schedules and utilizing appropriate vehicles. May provide delivery services as needed.
- Provides transportation services members from/to home to/from day health center sites and/or medical appointments according to assigned route/appointment schedule or as may be directed by the Dispatcher.
- Adheres to all agency, department, and State rules and regulations related to all aspects of providing safe and comfortable transportation services to members. This includes but is not limited to, use of gait belts, proper loading and unloading of passengers, proper wheelchair securement, safe and lawful driving, and assuring that members are not left unattended at any time.
- Reports any changes in the member’s home or behavior to the Transportation Supervisor or to other appropriate staff person as procedures indicate.
- Reports any vehicle safety/maintenance issues to the Transportation Supervisor as they arise.
- Follows established departmental van cleaning and refueling schedules.
- Completes route sheets on a daily basis including times of pickups and deliveries and turning in same to assigned Transportation Supervisor.
- Provides pick-up and delivery services, including mail, meals, medications, incontinent products, nourishments and Durable Medical Equipment.
- Attends staff meetings and agency in-services as required.
- Follows procedure for reporting accidents immediately after such incidents occur, whether vehicular or personal.
- Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of employee, member and sensitive agency information.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- A minimum one year of personal, and/or employment experience providing care or services for a frail or elderly population required.
- Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, clean driving record for a minimum period of three years prior to hire; must maintain clean driving record throughout employment; minimum two years’ driving experience; no more than 2 violations or a single ticket/accident value at more than 1 point on driving record
- Bilingual Armenian and English
Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of VCC facility locations and the Glendale area
- Ability to read / interpret directional maps and to use GPS systems
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under time constraints
- Demonstrated dependability, ability to meet deadlines and adherence to all safety regulations
- Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, clinicians and other staff
Pay
- $23.00 - $25.00 Depending on Experience
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25