Medical Transport Specialist

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Medical Transport Specialist to provide non-emergency patient transportation. You will move patients from pickup locations to destinations promptly while maintaining a clean vehicle and workspace and ensuring safe transport.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license or CDL. No prior experience is required, and the position supports day shifts with a 40-hour workweek at CoxHealth facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• No previous experience required.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Driver’s license (Class E) or CDL required; driving record reviewed on hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Calmly handle stress

Outdoor work

Follow instructions

Age-specific patient needs

Must be 21

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Missouri, United States of America, 65802

Department: 1150 Medical Transportation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00AM - 05:00 PM

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)

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.

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.