PATIENT/ CLIENT DRIVER

Maryland; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's Cecil County Health Department in Elkton, MD is seeking a Patient/Client Driver for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program. The role provides direct client services that enable Medical Assistance Recipients in Cecil County to access needed medical services and requires a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

The applicant should be familiar with Cecil, Harford, Kent, and Baltimore County road systems.

Qualifications

• Six months of driving passengers or clients; year-for-year military service may substitute.

Skills

Vehicle operation experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD

Main Purpose of Job

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 that enable Medical Assistance Recipients in Cecil County to access needed medical services. This position requires a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. The applicant should be very 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

• Employees must possess or obtain a Class C non-commercial driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• Some positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the employee to operate a vehicle with a manual transmission.
• 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. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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