Transportation Coordinator

Five Horizons; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Horizons Health Services is seeking an experienced Transportation Coordinator in Montgomery, Alabama. The role supports access to medical care by scheduling and transporting clients, ensuring waivers are on file, and coordinating with clinical teams to assess transit urgency.

Ideal candidates hold a valid Alabama driver license, are at least 21, and can maintain documentation, safety, and HIPAA compliance while supporting diverse clients in a health-services setting.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Alabama Driver License.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• No more than two moving violations in the past three years.
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, confirm, and directly transport clients to medical appointments.
• Ensure clients have a current transportation waiver on file.
• Collaborate with Medical and Social Services staff to determine urgency of transit needs.
• Determine most effective transportation resource and provide linkage.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety in compliance with DOT rules.

Skills

Safe driving

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

HIPAA awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR system

Job description

Transportation Coordinator# Transportation CoordinatorMontgomery - Montgomery, AL 36116## OverviewSalary Range$55,000.00 Salary/yearLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull Time## Description**Position Purposes:**The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for assessing and addressing transportation barriers, determining appropriate resources, and coordinating access to transportation services. The Transportation Specialist will provide a safe and respectful environment for clients during transport and work as part of the interdisciplinary health team for clients of Five Horizons Health Services (FHHS).**Essential Functions:** • Schedule, confirm, and directly transport clients to ensure they attend medical appointments at FHHS • Ensure clients have a current transportation waiver on file • Collaborate with Medical and Social Services staff to determine urgency of transit needs • Determine most effective transportation resource and provide linkage, as available • Report any vehicle mechanical problems to supervisor • Maintain clean interior and exterior of vehicle(s) for passenger transport • Comply with all traffic and safety regulations • Maintain required client records, document services provided, and complete other required paperwork in a timely manner • Maintain compliance with HIPAA and state guidelines as well as FHHS policy and procedures • Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor • As with all other positions, during an emergency, the Transportation Coordinator is expected to fill in at any position within the agency that they are capable of performing## Qualifications**Education/Professional:** • Possess a valid Alabama Driver License • Must be at least 21 years of age • Must confirm effective auto-insurance coverage if utilizing a vehicle for work-related reasons • No more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years • Ability to interact and provide respectful services to diverse groups and cultures**Safety:** When providing direct transportation services, each client must remain seated and secured according to vehicle safety laws established by the Department of Transportation (DOT). All speed limits, road signs, and signal aids must be adhered to in effort to safe transportation for clients.**Physical Requirements:** This position requires an individual who is self-motivated and able to independently complete assigned responsibilities. Moreover, this individual must also be able to accept proper supervision and work cooperatively with clients, peers, and other professionals.Frequent sitting, some standing / walking, and occasionally lifting supplies / equipment up to 50 lbs. Occasional reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching. This position requires an individual who is mentally alert and able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Individual must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office programming and, after necessary training, electronic health records system.