Patient/Client Driver

Cecil County Health Department; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cecil County Health Department is seeking a Patient/Client Driver to support the Medical Assistance Transportation Program in Cecil County. The role provides direct client services to help recipients access needed medical care and requires a valid Maryland driver’s license with a clean record.

Applicants should be familiar with Cecil, Harford, Kent, and Baltimore County road systems and must be able to operate a vehicle safely.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience operating automotive vehicles transporting passengers, patients or clients.
• Substitution of military service inVehicle Operations or Motor Transport for the required experience on a year-for-year basis may be allowed.
• Holders of the position must possess or obtain a Class C non-commercial driver’s license valid in Maryland and complete CPR, violence management and basic first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Patient/Client Driver for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program.
• Provide direct client services to enable access to medical services.
• Maintain a clean driving record and comply with all license requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathetic approach

Job description

The main purpose of this position is to serve as a Patient/Client Driver for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program. This position supports the mission of the Health Department by providing direct client services which enable Medical Assistance Recipients in Cecil County to access needed medical services. This position must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. The applicant should be well familiar with the road systems in Cecil, Harford, Kent, and Baltimore County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Six months of experience operating automotive vehicles transporting passengers, patients or clients.

Note

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Vehicle Operations classifications or Motor Transport or Vehicle Operations specialty codes in the passenger transporting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience serving a diverse population with an empathetic and supportive approach.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees must possess or obtain a Class C non-commercial driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which involve the operation of large passenger vehicles. Employees assigned these duties will be required to possess a driver’s license of the appropriate class valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this classification will be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, violence management and basic first aid training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employer with a telephone number where they can be reached.
2. Some positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the employee to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.
3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.