Transportation Coordinator

Overview

​****PURPOSE STATEMENT:

​Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from appointments, activity trips, airport shuttle service and other special events.

Responsibilities

​****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• ​Oversee all aspects of the transportation department including logistics.

• ​Allocate transport shift activity, ensuring appropriate staff are available to meet planned activity levels.

• ​Ensure facility vehicles are in proper repair at all times, communicating safety and other concerns timely and clearly to the appropriate staff.

• ​Coordinate daily and any on-call schedules to meet patient transportation needs.

• ​Respond and adhere to “on call” schedule as required.

• ​Maintain vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure maintenance is completed as required.

• ​Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff.

• ​Complete all transportation documentation accurately and timely.

• ​Schedule drivers for appropriate runs.

• ​Drive facility vehicle to pick up supplies and equipment as needed.

• ​Maintain safe transportation practices in accordance with regulatory standards.

• ​Hire, orient, train, schedule and supervise transportation staff if applicable.

• ​Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

​****OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• ​Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

​****EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• ​High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ​One or more years’ experience in a similar position required.
• ​One or more years’ experience in building maintenance preferred.

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​****LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ​Valid State Driver’s License required.

• ​CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• ​First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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