Transportation Driver - FT
Electra Hospital DistrictProvides safe, reliable transportation and delivery of medications and other healthcare-related items throughout the Electra Hospital District service area. Supports medication adherence, continuity of care, and access to healthcare services by reducing transportation barriers while promoting safety, professionalism, and excellent customer service during all interactions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently transport and deliver prescription medications, medical supplies, and other authorized healthcare-related items throughout the service area. Ensure timely, accurate, and secure delivery of medications to patients, clinics, healthcare providers, and other approved locations. Verify delivery information, obtain required signatures when applicable, and maintain accurate delivery documentation and records. Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of medications and protected health information during transportation and delivery. Communicate with pharmacy staff, patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers regarding delivery schedules, delays, and service needs. Assist with coordinating medication deliveries and routes to support continuity of care and medication adherence. Maintain accurate delivery records, vehicle documentation, and required reports. Conduct routine vehicle inspections before and after each shift and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns. Ensure vehicles remain clean, fueled, and ready for daily operations. Follow all applicable traffic laws, organizational policies, medication handling requirements, and vehicle safety standards. Monitor and maintain appropriate environmental conditions during transport as required for medications and healthcare-related items. Provide courteous, respectful, and professional customer service to patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and community partners. Occasionally provide nonemergent transportation of patients or healthcare-related items as assigned. Assist with inventory transport, interdepartmental deliveries, mail distribution, and other organizational transportation needs as requested. Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, delivery discrepancies, or other service issues and report concerns to leadership promptly. Collaborate with pharmacists, healthcare providers, support staff, and community partners to improve medication access and delivery services. Assist with collection, tracking, and reporting of delivery utilization data, service metrics, and quality indicators. Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance delivery efficiency, patient satisfaction, and medication access. Support organizational efforts to improve medication adherence, continuity of care, and access to pharmacy services throughout the community. Identify service barriers and recommend opportunities to improve delivery processes and customer service. Maintain professional competency through required training, continuing education, and certifications. Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and enhance operational effectiveness. OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS: Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis. Work effectively with employees, patients, pharmacists, healthcare providers, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Promote positive public relations while interacting with patients, families, healthcare providers, businesses, and community stakeholders. Follow standard precautions and organizational safety procedures when handling medications, supplies, or potentially infectious materials. Participate in community outreach and organizational initiatives that improve access to medications, healthcare services, and other community resources. WHY EHD? PEOPLE FIRST Our staff is our most valued asset. Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care …