Transportation Coordinator - Part Time - 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:


Communicates with drivers, inbound teams and co - workers

Coordinates transport activity of prescriptions and medical equipment

Maintains knowledge of the status of vehicles and locations

Works with management team to identify and forward potential Quality of Care complaints

Maintains member and company confidentiality

Adjusts the transport schedule as required

Plans transport routes at least one day in advance

Provides route sheet for each assigned metro area

Keeps dispatch data up to date

Informs management of any complaints / concerns 

Develops transport schedules based on time to distance relationships

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:


High school diploma or GED equivalent

Posses a valid driver's license in the State of Nevada

2+ years of experience

Ability to read maps and understand the relation of time to distance
Preferred Qualifications:


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