NEMT Driver (Sonoma)

America West Medical Transportation; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

America West Medical Transportation is seeking an NEMT Driver to transport wheelchair and stretcher patients in a company vehicle with on-call duties and a GPS system. You may work solo or with a teammate depending on the assignment.

The role requires a valid state driver’s license, a clean driving record, ability to pass drug and health screenings, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid State Driver's license.
• Clean driving record (No more than 1 point).
• Ability to pass drug test and health screening (including TB tests).
• Ability to pass a physical agility test.
• Ability to lift/maneuver 50 pounds.
• Fluency in English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently run medical transportation operations in a company vehicle.
• Transport patients safely from home to service location and back.
• Utilize company transportation software.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.
• On-call responsibilities may be required.
• Communicate effectively with leadership.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

English fluency

Clean driving record

Customer service

Physical ability

Professionalism

Tools

Transportation software

Job description

About the Role

The 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
• 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 Affimative Action/EEO employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants for the NEMT Driver position will be considered without discrimination.

We are 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), genetic information, 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 support reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices, subject to the requirements of safe operations and the physical security of all parties involved.