Driver

Medical Associates Plus; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Associates Plus seeks a Driver for its Augusta, Georgia location. The role involves transporting staff and mobile clinic units, ensuring safe, professional operation, and supporting patient flow and registration.

Strong customer service, clear communication, and navigation skills are essential to maintain efficient clinic operations. Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, accurate ECW data entry, and handling appointment coordination.

Qualifications

• One year work experience in a medical office setting.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license; able to pass MVR check.
• One-year RV/bus/van driving experience.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read maps and navigate routes efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Transport staff safely and professionally to various locations.
• Provide driving services and ensure safe, reliable routes per DOT rules.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and schedule maintenance.
• Assist with light office duties on the vehicle as needed.
• Maintain professional behavior toward colleagues and patients.
• Handle patient sign-in, registration and wait times accurately.
• Load, track and manage patient data in ECW with accuracy.
• Answer calls and manage appointment scheduling per policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Map reading

Navigation

Team player

DOT regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR experience

Driving record clear

Job description

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Driver

Augusta, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1208

A mobile dental clinic CSR/Driver who transports the RV and various mobile units as well as staff to surrounding areas in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. This role will also beresponsible for the timely patient flow of the clinic in a pleasant, professional manner. This individual is responsible for sign-in of patient, accurate registration, and appropriate wait time before patient receives services. Requires awareness of customer service expectations, desire to deal with the public and good communication skills.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport staff in a safe and professional manner.
• Provide driving services to different addresses and through different routes in a safe and reliable manner while adhering to DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Complete vehicle maintenance inspection prior to daily vehicle usage to ensure safe and comfortable.
• Complete logs and reports as needed and schedule vehicle for preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer and/or agency prescribed schedules.
• Assist with light office duties on the vehicle and as needed.
• Maintain a professional behavior, and attitude in regards to colleagues and patients.
• Capable of understanding directions and the ability to read and use maps accurately.
• Dress professionally to represent the organization.
• Greets patients with a high level of enthusiasm and focus on excellent customer service.
• Gathers data for patient registration, obtains consent for treatment, copies insurance and identification card and enters into ECW with minimum errors.
• Verifies coverage and eligibility on new patients by using internet, web portals or calling insurance company.
• Courteously communicates with patient regarding expected co-pays and deductibles with emphasis on payment at the time of service.
• Verifies enrollment eligibility and obtains PCP authorization as needed on Georgia Better Health Care members.
• Updates sliding fee scale applications and/or assists patient in completion of new application.
• Processes cancellation and no-show charts according to protocols
• Answers incoming calls for adding or canceling appointments to provider schedules. Verifies phone number, date of birth and insurance information.
• Prepares and mails recalls and notifies patients of schedule changes according to protocols.
• Assists patients with requests for their medical records following release of medical record policy and procedure.
• Schedules appointments by obtaining thorough patient information including patient demographics and purpose of visit (chief complaint, physical, women’s health, etc).
• Schedules appointments by appropriate time slots with emphasis on prompt appointments and smooth patient flow in the clinic.
• Calls patients for reminder appointments per office policy.
• Works returned mail by researching correct address information and documenting into ECW.
• Confers with nursing department for adding patients onto the schedule as overbooks.
• Checks ECW schedule against provider schedule to catch any errors or changes in the provider’s schedule.
• Answers the phone taking accurate and thorough messages and transfers the calls as appropriate to the correct department/individual or entering information into the system. Notes must be legible and must be cohesive.
• Obtains Release of Information from the patient and processes according to all regulatory requirements.
• Accepts payments from patients, provides patient receipts, balances cash drawer and performs Close of Day activities as directed per policy.
• Collects patient fees and balances due upon check-in.
• Scans documents such as Release of Information, SFS applications, Living Wills accurately into ECW.
• Maintains daily logs per policy including information required by CFO regarding no-shows, cancellations, new patients, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

• One year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Preferred EMR/EHR experience.
• Training specific in medical terminology, insurance requirements, customer service highly desirable.
• One-year previous experience operating an RV, bus or van transport.
• Hold a valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia.
• Required to submit Motor Vehicle Report at time of hire and annually.
• Ability to drive in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and an ability to work with a diverse patient population

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of medical office procedures. Skill in operating a computer and copier/printer/fax machine. Skill in answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner. Ability to work under pressure and still maintain accuracy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public. Knowledge of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance requirements.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending, and stretching for files and supplies.
• Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.
• It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods and to work in an environment which can be very stressful.
• Possess dexterity necessary to operate an RV.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to cope with interruptions, be flexible and be a team player.
• Possesses sight/hearing senses, or uses prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Possesses flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with other staff members.
• Works out an office environment for long periods of time
• May require bending, stooping, lifting and working in a compact area
• Seeing and reading are required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a high functioning office environment. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Contact involves dealing with people who are ill. Occasional evening or weekend work.

The CSR/Driver position requires interaction with diverse groups, thus working conditions require significant tact and judgment daily. Nearly all work will be outside of the physician office environment.