NEMT Driver

America West Medical Transportation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

America West Medical Transportation is seeking an NEMT Driver to transport wheelchair and stretcher patients in a compliant, safety-focused manner using a company vehicle equipped for accessibility. You may work independently or with a teammate, coordinating routes and communicating with leadership throughout the day.

You will operate transportation software, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and provide compassionate service to patients and families while meeting on-call requirements and safety

Qualifications

• Valid State Driver’s license
• 3 years of professional driving experience
• Clean driving record (No more than 1 point)
• Ability to pass a drug test and health screening (including TB test/x-ray)
• Ability to pass a physical agility test
• Ability to lift/maneuver 50 pounds
• Fluency in English with strong communication
• Ability to drive to various locations
• Professionalism
• Ability to use apps and electronic devices

Responsibilities

• Independently run medical transportation operations in a company vehicle
• Ensure patients are transported safely from home to place of service and back
• Utilize company transportation software
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families
• Assume on-call responsibilities
• Effectively communicate with leadership
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness

Skills

Safe driving

Excellent communication

English fluency

Physical stamina

Professionalism

Tools

GPS navigation

Transportation software

Job description

About the Role

The NEMT Driver will be responsible for picking up wheelchair patients or stretcher patients using a fully loaded vehicle equipped for wheelchairs or stretchers and a GPS system. This position may work independently or with another teammate based on driving assignments.

What You’ll Do

• Independently run medical transportation operations in a company vehicle
• Ensure patients are transported safely from their home to place of service and returned home safely.
• Utilize company transportation software
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families
• Assume on-call responsibilities
• Effectively communicate with leadership
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness

Qualifications

• Valid State Driver’s license required
• 3 years of professional driving experience required
• Clean driving record (No more than 1 point)
• Ability to successfully pass a drug test and health screening which includes alcohol, TB skin test and/or TB chest x-ray
• Ability to pass a physical agility test
• Ability to lift/maneuver 50 pounds
• Fluency in speaking and understanding English, strong communication skills
• Ability to drive to various locations
• Professionalism
• Ability to use apps and electronic devices

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual language ability preferred
• Previous wheelchair transport experience

Final pay rate is determined based on qualifications, experience, and performance, at the employer’s discretion.

America West is an Aff… NEMT Driver position will be considered without discrimination.

America West is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. In accordance with applicable federal, California, and local laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), age (40 and over), military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a non-emergency medical transportation provider, certain positions may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, physical qualifications, and driving record requirements, where permitted by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.