Transportation Driver - FT

Electra Hospital District; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra Hospital District seeks a dedicated Delivery Driver to transport and deliver prescription medications, medical supplies, and other healthcare items within the service area. You will ensure timely, accurate, and secure deliveries to patients, clinics, and providers, while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and patient communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Delivery/transport experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and deliver prescription medications, medical supplies, and other healthcare items.
• Verify delivery information and obtain signatures when applicable; maintain delivery documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of medications and protected health information during transport.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service to patients, caregivers, and providers.
• Coordinate routes and schedules to support continuity of care and medication adherence.
• Inspect vehicles before and after shifts; report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow traffic laws, safety policies, and handling requirements; maintain environmental conditions as needed.
• Respond to incidents or discrepancies and report to leadership.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and staff to improve delivery processes and access to medications.

Skills

Defensive driving

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Provides safe, reliable transportation and delivery of medications and other healthcare-related items throughout the Electra Hospital District service area. Supports medication adherence, continuity of care, and access to healthcare services by reducing transportation barriers while promoting safety, professionalism, and excellent customer service during all interactions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Safely and efficiently transport and deliver prescription medications, medical supplies, and other authorized healthcare-related items throughout the service area.Ensure timely, accurate, and secure delivery of medications to patients, clinics, healthcare providers, and other approved locations.Verify delivery information, obtain required signatures when applicable, and maintain accurate delivery documentation and records.Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of medications and protected health information during transportation and delivery.Communicate with pharmacy staff, patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers regarding delivery schedules, delays, and service needs.Assist with coordinating medication deliveries and routes to support continuity of care and medication adherence.Maintain accurate delivery records, vehicle documentation, and required reports.Conduct routine vehicle inspections before and after each shift and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.Ensure vehicles remain clean, fueled, and ready for daily operations.Follow all applicable traffic laws, organizational policies, medication handling requirements, and vehicle safety standards.Monitor and maintain appropriate environmental conditions during transport as required for medications and healthcare-related items.Provide courteous, respectful, and professional customer service to patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and community partners.Occasionally provide nonemergent transportation of patients or healthcare-related items as assigned.Assist with inventory transport, interdepartmental deliveries, mail distribution, and other organizational transportation needs as requested.Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, delivery discrepancies, or other service issues and report concerns to leadership promptly.Collaborate with pharmacists, healthcare providers, support staff, and community partners to improve medication access and delivery services.Assist with collection, tracking, and reporting of delivery utilization data, service metrics, and quality indicators.Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance delivery efficiency, patient satisfaction, and medication access.Support organizational efforts to improve medication adherence, continuity of care, and access to pharmacy services throughout the community.Identify service barriers and recommend opportunities to improve delivery processes and customer service.Maintain professional competency through required training, continuing education, and certifications.Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and enhance operational effectiveness.OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis.Work effectively with employees, patients, pharmacists, healthcare providers, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Promote positive public relations while interacting with patients, families, healthcare providers, businesses, and community stakeholders.Follow standard precautions and organizational safety procedures when handling medications, supplies, or potentially infectious materials.Participate in community outreach and organizational initiatives that improve access to medications, healthcare services, and other community resources.WHY EHD?PEOPLE FIRSTOur staff is our most valued asset. Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients. We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business.BENEFITS & COMPENSATIONIt takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication. We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans.CULTURE & SUPPORTWe believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication. A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations.EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required.EXPERIENCE: One year experience in delivery services, driving vans, shuttle vehicles, or providing transportation services preferred.PERSONAL JOB-RELATED SKILLS: Knowledge of safe vehicle operation and defensive driving practices. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners. Ability to maintain schedules, transportation logs, and documentation. Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, patience, and excellent customer service skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.LICENSURE, REGISTRY, CERTIFICATIONS: Current state valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record. Current automobile liability insurance required.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties of the position require moderate periods of walking and standing. Pushing, pulling, reaching, and bending when involved in patient care. Lifting up to 52 pounds and occasional heavy lifting in supporting or moving patients that may suddenly become weak or helpless. The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.