Patient Transport & Care Support Specialist

Recovery Centers of America; South Amboy, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Centers of America in South Amboy, NJ, is seeking a Transportation Support Specialist to safely transport patients to appointments and treatments while supporting patient care activities. This role requires attention to safety, reliability, and good communication to coordinate with staff.

Responsibilities include driving patients and staff, performing vehicle safety checks, handling patient belongings, monitoring safety, and collaborating with admissions, discharges, and transfers; flex

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Preferred: experience in transportation or healthcare.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with good organization.
• Comfortable using technology (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Transport Patients & Staff: Safely drive patients to medical appointments, treatments, and other locations.
• Vehicle Safety: Do daily checks on vehicles to ensure they’re safe and ready to use.
• Manage Patient Belongings: Handle patient belongings during admissions, visitation, and discharge.
• Monitor Patient Safety: Help keep track of patient activities and document behavior.
• Handle Incidents: Manage safety concerns and report any transportation issues to supervisors.
• Teamwork: Work with other departments about patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Additional Tasks: Take on other duties when transportation needs are low.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recovery Centers of America in South Amboy, NJ, is seeking a Transportation Support Specialist to safely transport patients to appointments and treatments while supporting patient care activities. This role requires attention to safety, reliability, and good communication to coordinate with staff.

Responsibilities include driving patients and staff, performing vehicle safety checks, handling patient belongings, monitoring safety, and collaborating with admissions, discharges, and transfers; flex