North Sac NEMT Driver

America West Medical Transportation, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

America West Medical Transportation, Inc. is recruiting drivers to transport wheelchair or stretcher patients using specially equipped vehicles. The role can align with a team leader or operate independently, offering a fast-paced, rewarding way to build experience in medical transport and community service.

Responsibilities include safe patient transport, use of GPS and company software, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness while delivering excellent customer service and on-call readiness.

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 which includes alcohol, TB skin test and/or TB chest x-ray
• Ability to pass a physical agility test

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Driving

Customer service

On-call

Safety oriented

Tools

GPS system

Transportation software

Job description

About this position

About America West Medical Transportation, Inc.

AtAmerica West Medical Transportation, we are morethan a transportation service; we are a community partnerdedicated to improving lives and helping individuals thrive.By embracing the spirit of community service and giving, wecan create a healthier, more connected society.

We are hiring drivers to transport wheelchair patients or stretcher patients in specially equipped vehicles.

This fast-paced and rewarding role is perfect for a self-starter who is looking to build their resume by working closely with the immediate team leader.

Core Values

Commitment to Customers -We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do. And no matter the role you have at the company, we are each other’s customers.

Respectful -We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can do alone.

Dependability -We are committed to exceptional service delivery, on time and following up on what must be done.

Integrity -We are vigilant and committed to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.

Accountability -We take ownership for what we do and take pride in how we do it.

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
• 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