DRIVER/PATIENT TRANSPORTATION-PRN

West Oaks Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Career development within UHS

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital is hiring a Driver/Patient Transportation professional to join our team in Houston. This role involves transporting patients between Hornwood and Katy clinics, providing supervision and crisis management as directed by the Outpatient Services Manager and nursing staff.

The position supports front office tasks and requires a responsible, friendly, safety-conscious individual with a valid Texas driver license and CPR/de-escalation training. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; valid Texas driver license
• CPR certification and hospital de-escalation trainings required
• Six months driving and customer service experience; one year mental health worker preferred

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinics at Hornwood and Katy locations
• Respond to behavior crises and assist with crisis intervention
• Assist with front office/clerical duties in the clinic

Skills

Valid Texas Driver's License

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Hospital de-escalation certification

Job description

Driver/Patient Transportation- Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over three decades. Our 176‑bed acute care facility is fully accredited and includes a 16‑bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Responsibilities

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a responsible, friendly, and safety conscious Driver/Patient Transportation to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Driver will be responsible for transportation at both Hornwood and Katy clinics, transporting patients to and from the clinics for scheduled appointments, as directed by the Manager, Outpatient Services, Program Therapists and Nurses to provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the patient population. The Driver will also assist with front office duties.

Job Duties

• Patient Transportation and errands to the hospital
• Respond to behavior crisis and assist with crisis intervention
• Assist with clerical duties and miscellaneous needs in the clinic

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED. Current Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Licensure and certification: Texas Valid Class C driver license, CPR certification and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Experience: Six months of driving and customer service experience. Preferred: One year experience as a mental health worker.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.