Patient Driver I

Job Position : Transportation Services

Purpose of Position : Provide ground transportation for hospital and clinic patients to and from the airport and to and from the hospital / clinic for the elderly and handicapped in Nome in a safe and professional manner and will ensure the vehicle is clean at all times. Uphold the organizations vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organizations policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions :

• Provide ground transportation for hospital and clinic patients to and from the airport and to and from the hospital / clinic for the elderly and handicapped in Nome in a safe and professional manner
• Maintain a professional behavior and attitudes in regard to customers, visitors and coworkers
• Provide other transportation services such as delivery of business documents and checks needing signatures and outgoing packages to the airlines as needed
• Keep switchboard operator advised of whereabouts to ensure efficient patient transportation
• Assure vehicle maintenance and cleaning, report all problems and / or concerns to the Maintenance Department and immediate supervisor
• Assist with various materials management support activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits : All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organizations values : integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge : All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software. Job Specific knowledge is listed below :

Required Skills and Abilities : All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient / customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient / customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below :

Minimum Requirements :

Education :

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience :

Amount : 1 year(s) working in a service environment, hospital setting preferred, and 5 years driving experience