Medical Transport Specialist

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement

Benefits

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a Medical Transport Specialist to provide non-emergency patient transport with a focus on safety and timeliness. The role involves transporting patients, keeping a clean vehicle and workspace, and delivering compassionate care to patients.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; for-hire driver’s license (Class E) or CDL; EMT licensure is preferred. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and retirement with employer matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• For-hire driver’s license (Class E) or CDL is required.
• Missouri EMT licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate non-emergency patient transportation in a timely manner.
• Transport patients safely from pickup location to destination.
• Maintain a clean vehicle and workspace.
• Provide kind and safe transportation to patients.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Decision making

Outdoor work

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department 1150 Medical Transportation

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Hours Day shift

Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

The Medical Transport Specialist is responsible for providing and facilitating non-emergency patient transportation. Responsible for transporting patients from the pickup location to their destination in a timely manner. Maintain a clean vehicle and work space. Responsible for providing kind and safe transportation.

Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: No previous experience required Skills: Calmly and efficiently perform and make appropriate decisions rapidly under stress in emergency situations Ability to work outdoors Ability to follow instructions Is familiar with age specific needs for the patient population served Must be 21 years of age

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: For-hire driver’s license (Class E) or greater (CDL). Driving record will be reviewed upon hire, and any previous violations must be approved. Preferred: Current Missouri licensure as E.M.T.