Description

** This is a part time position 

Summary: Responsible for transporting patients to and from our facility in a safe and professional manner. Will make deliveries and purchase supplies for the facility when needed. 

Salary: $16.16/hr

Locations:

Columbus, Talbotton, Fortson

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport patients in a safe and professional manner. 
• Communicates with dispatch in order to receive relevant data and instructions. 
• Maintain a professional behavior, and attitudes in regards to customers, visitors, and coworkers.
• Completion of vehicle maintenance inspection prior to daily vehicle usage for safe and comfortable patient transport. 
• Assist with transferring and balancing patients. 
• Capable of understanding directions and the ability to read and use maps accurately
• Make deliveries and purchase supplies for the facility. 
• Perform all related duties as assigned by Valley Healthcare System.

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Operations Director per center policies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license, and good driving record. Must successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient’s Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends. 

Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for an extended period of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS