Patient Transportation Coordinator

Providence Health Plan Group; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,781,000 - 4,169,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Jobs is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Portland, OR to pick up and deliver ElderPlace participants using regular or adapted vehicles. You'll join a team dedicated to patient-focused, whole-person care and support from a large Providence network.

The role requires defensive driving and passenger assistance training within 3 months, plus driving experience. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a strong inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of defensive driving and passenger assistance training courses within 3 months of hire.
• Caregivers may be required to drive; provide driver license and auto insurance upon request; comply with state laws.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and delivers ElderPlace participants to and from destinations in regular or specially equipped vehicles.
• Support a patient-focused culture and adhere to Providence policies and procedures.

Skills

Defensive driving

Passenger assistance

Driving experience

Job description

Description

The Transportation Coordinator picks up and delivers geriatric, frail and/or physically limited ElderPlace participants to and from their destinations in regular or specially equipped vehicles, depending upon the individual geriatric participants needs.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Elderplace Oregon and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Successful completion of defensive driving and passenger assistance training courses within 3 months of hire.
• Upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.
• 5 years Driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years Driving experience, which includes:
• Driving a large passenger van or small bus.
• 2 years of experience transporting people with special needs.
• 1 year Experience in transporting individuals with special mobility needs.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence Home and Community Care (HCC) is a service line within Providence with over 8,000 caregivers and 2,000 volunteers serving nearly 200,000 people a year, in their homes, in clinics and in a variety of congregate living ministries across our seven-state footprint.

HCC provides a full range of services and support for people of all ages, especially those facing chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Our core competencies include restorative care, longitudinal care and care through the end of life. Our service lines include assisted living/skilled nursing/rehabilitation, home health, home infusion/pharmacy services, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), personal home services/private duty care and supportive housing.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 463044

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Technical Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Technical/Skilled Support

Department: 5014 CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION OR REGION

Address: OR Portland 4400 NE Halsey St

Work Location: Providence Health Plaza (HR) Bldg 1-Portland

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $20.19 - $30.26

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.