Driver- Patient Transport - UPMC : Job Details

Do you have previous experience with transporting patients/clients?Join our team of Life Changers!UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Driver to support the Central PA hospitals.You will be transporting patients to various locations throughout Central PA using a van.Looking for someone that has previous patient transport experience or healthcare experience, such as medical assistant, EMT, certified nursing assistant, ect.Hours rotate between 10:00am-10:00pm.Must be available days and evenings to be considered for this position.Schedule also includes working every weekend and some holidays.Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!**Responsibilities:**+ Responsible for handling postage checks and paperwork at post office when necessary.+ Maintain status of acceptable driver as per policy which includes and is not limited to a current PA driver's license, a clean driving record, and safe driving habits.+ Responsible for the recording daily of trips, mileage, gas/oil, and recording complete and accurate records to submit to the front office.+ Check daily with supervisors and assigned program staff regarding consumers reporting off and on.+ Report all schedule changes to supervisor.+ Responsible for the transporting of clients, families and staff as scheduled in a safe and timely manner+ Responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with staff, clients and their families.+ Responsible for following and supporting all passengers with compliance of all Department of Public Welfare Child Care Center Transportation policies and procedures (see codes 3270.170 -180)+ Responsible for following all UPMC policies and procedures for transporting passengers+ Assist team by completing administrative functions as needed during contract downtime and/or between contract delivery times+ Attend all assigned staff and individual supervision meetings.+ Responsible for following all UPMC policies and procedures for transporting passengers+ Responsible for communicating and documenting all pertinent consumer information with Supervisors and assigned Program Staff following policies and procedures+ Complete all required State, County, Agency, Accreditation and Licensing compliance trainings annually.+ Responsible for collaborating with Supervisor and assigned program staff to schedule program participants as van assistants, keeping accurate data on consumer work hours.+ High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience preferred with van driving experience transporting patients/clients+ Provide evidence of good driving record+ Must possess good oral and written skills+ Must be able to communicate with contacts both on the telephone and directly+ Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all age groups, populations and individuals **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**+ Driver's License+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal+ Act 33 with renewal+ Act 34 with renewal+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**