NEMT Driver - South Sac

America West Medical Transportation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

America West Medical Transportation is seeking an NEMT Driver to transport wheelchair and stretcher patients in a fully equipped vehicle. The role may involve working solo or with a teammate depending on assignments.

You will operate independently, ensure safe transport to and from service locations, and proficiently use company software. Exceptional customer service and willingness to be on-call are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Minimum 3 years professional driving experience.
• Clean driving record with no more than 1 point.
• Must pass drug test and health screening (TB skin test and/or TB chest x-ray).
• Must pass a physical agility test.
• Able to lift/maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.
• Ability to drive to multiple locations.
• Professional conduct and appearance.
• 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 service location 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.

Skills

Driver's License

Professional Driving

Clean Driving Record

Drug Test & Health Screen

Physical Agility

Lift 50 lbs

English Proficiency

Tech Proficiency

Professionalism

Drive to Multiple Locations

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 affirmative action/EEO employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants for the 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), 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 provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.