Transportation Specialist / Driver – Full Time Days

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and forward-thinking organization dedicated to patient care and employee well-being. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting passengers, ensuring their comfort and safety during transit. You'll navigate routes efficiently while maintaining vehicle standards and documenting necessary logs. This position not only offers a chance to make a difference in the lives of others but also provides a competitive benefits package that supports your health and financial stability. If you are passionate about service and ready to contribute to a caring environment, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one

401(k) plan with contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Robust PTO plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family-friendly support services

Pre-tax savings plans

Wellness program with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Experience driving in a professional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely to and from designated locations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety; document passenger logs.
• Adjust routes based on schedule changes and passenger needs.

Skills

Safe driving skills

Customer service

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

• Responsible for van and escorting passengers during transport to and from pick up to delivery site.
• Follows established schedules and makes adjustments to meet unanticipated changes; determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes while considering needs of participants and requirements of clinic and therapies; maintains narrative of route.
• Safely carry out one-person transfers of passengers to and from vehicles and inside vehicles.
• This includes ensuring all passengers wear safety belts and wheelchairs are locked into position.
• Promptly reports patient or guest-related concerns noted in home or van.
• Documents according to program policy including accidents and incidents.
• Inspects vehicles and maintains them in a clean and safe condition.
• Maintains daily documentation of passenger logs, mileage, service records, etc.
• Offers support services to additional departments as needed, including transporting documents to post office, bank, etc.

Work is typically performed in a transportation vehicle or office. Requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Requires sitting and driving a vehicle for an extended period of time. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Preferred Experience:

• Driving in a professional setting

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves.

Benefits:

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance