Transportation Coordinator - Las Vegas, NV

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Southwest Medical Associates (SMA) is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, plus E-visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology.  SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. SMA is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.
 
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating transport activity within an assigned metro area. This position is also responsible for ensuring high member and clinic satisfaction through efficient coordination of pick - up and return schedules. Position responsibilities include monitoring driver locations, mileage, city conditions, vehicle status, patient locations, clinic locations and time frames. Serves as a back - up to the Customer Service Representatives in coordination with patients.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Driving the mobile unit to various locations in Las Vegas, and surrounding areas including but not limited to the Greater Nevada Market

Drive the mobile clinic to and from the designated areas, complying with all motor vehicle codes and regulations

Complies with departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code

Prepares the mobile clinic to receive staff, patients, and visitors

Demonstrates excellent customer service with patients and staff

Assists in safe unloading, assisting patients to mobile clinic, and assisting back to transportation

Assist in patient intake (name, paperwork collection)

Communicates daily and directly with patients, visitors, providers and staff throughout the mobile clinics

Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the department as well as proper release of information

Prepares the mobile clinic for next day clinic for readiness (generator, water, waste disposal)

Provide cleaning services during and after daily use of the mobile clinic or as directed

Secures the mobile clinic nightly at approved location site or at storage unit

Maintains mobile clinic maintenance records

Report minor mechanical preventative maintenance needs to the Director

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:


High School diploma or GED required

Experience driving large vehicles such as school bus, motor home, ambulance, etc

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Customer service or transportation delivery experience

For insurability purposes, must be at least 25 years of age or older with a valid driver's license and be able to pass a pre-employment and regularly scheduled post-employment Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) inquiries

CDL Commercial Driver’s License

Effective verbal skills and basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual (English / Spanish) fluency
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Job Keywords: Transportation Coordinator, dispatch, driver, Las Vegas, NV, Nevada