MMU Driver/Security Officer

Essential Functions

• Transporting staff and medications to and from various locations in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintaining a clean and organized mobile medication unit, including cleaning the unit, restocking supplies, and ensuring the unit is in good working order.
• Performing basic medical tasks as needed, such as observing and obtaining urine specimens from patients of the same gender, following all safety and security procedures.
• Reporting any incidents, delays, or safety concerns to the appropriate point of contact immediately, including any accidents, injuries, or security breaches.
• Ensuring passengers uphold all safety rules and expectations, including child safety rules.
• Respecting and protecting patient confidence and confidentiality by keeping all sensitive and patient information private.
• Upholding all safety and security measures to protect against harassment, threats or violence towards patients and employees of the MMU.
• Communicating with tact and diplomacy to help diffuse a heated situation.
• Maintaining all security checks needed to ensure the MMU is secure after operating hours.
• Monitoring surveillance camera; patrolling and monitoring areas both inside and outside MMU.
• Following and enforcing all rules set forth for mobile unit and OTP safety from DEA, SAMHSA, and WA DOH.
• Communicating with JHC Security and Transportation Departments at physical OTP location in Sequim, WA.
• Cross-covering at physical OTP location in Sequim for driving patient transportation vehicles or security department.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include providing customer service, assisting with inventory, or participating in on-going training.
• Adhering to all JHC policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, and work practices as described in the Occupational Exposure Control Plan, 42 CFR, and HIPAA.

Job Requirements

• 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Extremely reliable and punctual for all assigned shifts.
• Complete driver's abstract history from Washington DOL with five (5) years of verifiable driving experience; good driving record.
• One (1) year experience in medical/para transport, passenger transport, emergency vehicle operation, or relevant position i.e., military experience.
• Comfortable transporting patients traveling with children.
• Ability to secure child safety seats in accordance with Washington State Law.
• Comfortable driving in harsh weather conditions.
• Extensive knowledge of all traffic and highway safety rules and precautions to avoid accidents.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data, and property while operating a motor vehicle.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Comfortable with transporting patients who are in recovery from substance use disorders, who have mental health disorders, or who are experiencing homelessness.