Driver II

About the Role

Provides transportation of patients to and from community re-entry programs, specialized tests/procedures, and outpatient services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Delivers medications and supplies to patients.
• Plans daily route.
• Contacts patient or caregiver prior to delivery to arrange delivery time and verify location.
• Gathers and loads appropriate medications and supplies.
• Maintains contact with supervisor upon arrival and departure of each delivery.
• Arranges and packages medications and supply items for individual deliveries.
• Determines if delivery needs refrigeration and finds appropriate container for delivery of medications and supplies.
• Picks appropriate supply items for each delivery.
• Double checks for correctness of items and has the delivery verified by another Driver.
• Inspects vehicle prior to shift to ensure proper working order.
  • Performs physical inspection of vehicle at beginning of shift to ensure safe and proper working order.
  • Documents inspection on proper departmental form.
  • Submits reports of any deficiencies to management of department for corrective action.
  • Ensures routine maintenance of vehicle.
• Completes all paperwork included in the new patient packet.
  • Completes all paperwork according to company guidelines.
  • Ensures that all signatures required are received.
  • Ensures that the Patient/Client understands all of the documents included within the packet.
• Communicates with Patients and Pharmacy.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skill while interacting with Patients and Pharmacy to determine location and any special needs.
• Completes all assigned goals.

Requirements

• Appropriate experience in customer service, driving, or delivering (direct customer service preferred).
• Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral communication skills and demonstrated people skills.
• Driver's license:
  • TN: Class D with F endorsement
  • MS: Class A, B, C, or D—any level must have P endorsement