Ambulette Driver

Lasante Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a reliable Ambulette Driver to support safe and timely transportation for patients. Weekday/Weekends/Holiday shifts available.

The role requires punctuality and professionalism while ensuring quality service and patient safety, transport of disabled patients, and adherence to HIPAA. You will conduct vehicle inspections, assist with boarding, and document trips using mobile apps.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid New York State driver’s license held for at least 3 years.
• Clean driving record with no license points.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality; consistent attendance is essential.
• Prior experience operating a bus or mini-bus preferred.
• Smartphone apps proficiency; basic Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport disabled and mobility‑limited members to medical appointments and approved destinations.
• Provide courteous, respectful, and compassionate assistance at all times.
• Operate ambulette buses safely and in accordance with laws and policies.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report safety concerns.
• Assist members with boarding/exiting, using lifts and mobility devices.
• Escort members to ensure safe transfers and support.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary condition of vehicles.
• Adhere to HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Accurately complete trip logs and required documentation using mobile apps.
• Communicate scheduling and delays with dispatch and clinic staff.

Skills

Smartphone apps

Defensive driving

Punctuality

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

LaSante Health Center is seeking a reliable and professional Ambulette Driver to support safe and timely transportation for patients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate consistent punctuality, and a commitment to professionalism while ensuring quality service and patient safety. Weekday/Weekends/Holiday shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport disabled and mobility-limited members to and from medical appointments and approved destinations
• Provide courteous, respectful, and compassionate assistance to members at all times
• Operate ambulette buses in a safe, defensive, and reliable manner in accordance with traffic laws and organizational policies
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report mechanical or safety concerns
• Assist members with boarding and exiting the vehicle by safely operating vehicle lifts and securement systems and other mobility devices
• Escort members to and from the vehicle as needed to ensure safe transfers
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary condition of vehicles, including interior surfaces and passenger areas
• Adhere to all HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements
• Accurately complete trip logs, inspection reports, and required documentation using mobile applications or electronic systems
• Communicate effective ly with dispatch, supervisors, and clinic staff regarding schedules, delays, or member needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid New York State driver’s license held for a minimum of three (3) years
• Clean driving record with no current license points
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and professionalism; consistent attendance is essential
• Prior experience operating a bus or mini-bus preferred
• Proficiency with smartphones and mobile applications; basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
• Ability to work full-time schedules (40+ hours per week)
• Weekend and/or holiday availability preferred

Company Description

LaSante Health Center is a federally qualified, multispecialty practice in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, serving Flatbush, East Flatbush, Crown Heights, Park Slope, Little Haiti, and Little Caribbean. Its board-certified physicians provide comprehensive care, including family medicine, pediatrics, adult care, preventive services, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, women’s health, and behavioral health programs.