PACE Van Driver

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular Full Time

Competitive Salary with Excellent Ben­

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, &

Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego in San Diego, CA, seeks a Driver for our PACE program to transport participants in a wheelchair-accessible van between homes, the PACE Center, and community locations. You will perform daily safety inspections, keep maintenance records, and assist with patient registration and data entry into the EMR.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a California driver's license for the appropriate vehicle class, and at least 3 years licensed driving with no

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active California driver’s license for the class required for operation of the assigned vehicle.
• Age 21 or older; licensed minimum 3 years; no violations/accidents within 3 years; no vehicle-related suspensions/reinstatements; no DUI or felony Driving within 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Drive the PACE van safely and timely between participants’ homes, PACE Center, and locations across communities.
• Routes and destinations may change daily based on program and service locations.
• Conduct daily safety inspection of the mobile van and report mechanical issues.
• Perform daily vehicle cleaning, fueling, oil/fluid checks, and maintain van in good condition.
• Maintain maintenance records and schedule routine/episodic vehicle maintenance.
• Register patients and screen for eligibility for financial assistance programs; enter data into the FHCSD system.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

For more than55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Driver for our PACE program. The Driver will be responsible for driving a wheelchair-accessible van used for the transport of FHCSD PACE participants. Responsible for routine cleaning and servicing of the mobile van as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Drive in a safe and timely manner the PACE van between participants’ homes, PACE Center, and various locations across communities that provide all levels of care and services.
• Routes and destinations may change daily based on program and service locations.
• Conduct a daily safety inspection of mobile van; inspect the interior, exterior, brakes, headlamps, taillights, and report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required.
• Responsible for daily vehicle cleaning, ensuring routine fueling, checking oil and fluid levels, cleaning windshield and headlamps, and maintaining mobile van in clean and safe operating condition.
• Keep mobile van maintenance records current; coordinate and schedule routine and episodic vehicle maintenance.
• Register patients and screen for eligibility for financial assistance programs; enter basic patient data into the FHCSD system accurately.
• Update information when appropriate, collect specified co-pays and service fee payments and be responsible for assigned petty cash bag.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards, i.e., vehicle logs and entering patient data into E.M.R.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Requires an active California driver’s license for the class required for the operation of the assigned vehicle; DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle-related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 7 years.

Rewards

• Job type: Regular Full Time
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

$21.00 - $24.66

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.