Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:
- Have a passionate purpose.
- Do worthwhile work.
- Make a difference in people’s lives.
InterCare is searching for a full-time, Patient Transporter to join our Community Outreach team with positions located in Allegan County, Ottawa County, Van Buren County, Kalamazoo County, Berrien County, and Cass County ! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and competitive compensation.
Work Schedule:
Temporary Position: End date may vary. 30+ hours per week, typically 4:30pm-10:00pm.
At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible to transport patients to and from scheduled services at InterCare or to other healthcare facilities.
- Communicate with clinic staff and patients to schedule transportation service.
- Maintain up-to-date appointment calendar for others to view.
- Arrange to pick up patients in a timely manner to meet appointment schedule.
- Record all transport on transport log and submit documents for billing entry.
Responsible for complying with all Michigan driver license and road rules.
- Adhere to all InterCare transportation safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain current license, registration, or certification as applicable.
- Submit Michigan Chauffer’s license copy for employee file.
- Follow safety regulations and state law governing vehicle operation.
- Report accidents immediately to supervisor and to law enforcement as warranted.
Responsible for maintenance and service of InterCare vehicles.
- Coordinate storage of vehicle with facilities maintenance staff.
- Monitor routine vehicle maintenance to ensure proper operation.
- Ensure a daily checklist of vehicle is completed.
- Notify Facilities and Equipment Manager of mechanical concerns of vehicle.
- Adhere to all regulatory body, infection control, and organizational standards.
Required Experience:
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess a Michigan Chauffer’s license.
- Proficient in use of electronic devices (phone or tablet) to communicate to central dispatch, receive information and schedule transport appointments.
- Bilingual Spanish/English Required
- Displays compassionate, ethical, and professional demeanor.
Physical Demands
Job duties are performed during irregular daytime or evening hours outside of the typical office environment. The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following:
- Extreme warm and cold weather exposure to and from the vehicle and clinic.
- Extensive travel using company vehicle.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations.
- Requires good hand-eye coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and manipulate (using keyboard, office equipment).
- Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required to talk and hear.
- Extensive travel using reliable personal vehicle.
InterCare NO LONGER requires all employees to have the COVID vaccine, however, you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations.