Patient Transportation Coordinator/Driver - PACE

Providence Health & Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave and vacations

Job summary

Providence Health & Services in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to provide safe and reliable transport for geriatric participants. Responsibilities include picking up and delivering clients to their destinations in regular or specially equipped vehicles.

Candidates should have 5 years of driving experience and successfully complete defensive driving training within three months of hire. The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and a robust benefits package including medical coverage, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of defensive driving and passenger assistance training within 3 months of hire.
• 5 years of driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver geriatric participants to/from destinations.
• Drive regular or specially equipped vehicles based on individual needs.

Skills

Defensive driving

Passenger assistance

Transporting individuals with special needs

Job description

Description $2,000 hiring bonus for eligible external candidates that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

$2,000 hiring bonus for eligible external candidates that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. The Transportation Coordinator picks up and delivers geriatric, frail and/or physically limited PACE participants to and from their destinations in regular or specially equipped vehicles, depending upon the individual geriatric participants needs.

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.

Posting includes the minimum and maximum wage rates for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range will be determined based on relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available, 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 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 the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.