NEMT Driver
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Arizona Office - Phoenix, AZ 85027Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $15.15 - $20.10 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Transportation
The Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) Driver II is responsible for transporting clients with from one place to another for medical appointments, work, errands, school, or other reasons. This position may collect fares from passengers, communicate with passengers and ensure passengers arrive safely at their destination.
Responsibilities and duties
Provide safe and secure transportation to all passengers, transporting them to various locations throughout your assigned region
Provide courteous and professional customer service to all passengers
Communicate effectively with passengers while answering questions about schedules, routes, points of transfer and other inquiries
Exhibit problem-solving ability to deescalate frustrated and unruly passengers should the need arise
Drive assigned routes in adherence with defined schedule
Drive through traffic while obeying all traffic laws
Report accidents, incidents or other traffic disruptions and follow directions when using an alternate route
Assist passengers in and out of the vehicle, while providing assistance in, to and from facilities
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Maintain a clean vehicle inside and outside at all times, including washing the exterior of the vehicle, cleaning and vacuuming interior and sanitizing per company standards
Follow state and federal regulations regarding non-emergency transportation
Operate wheelchair/stretcher lifts as needed
Secure all equipment including but not limited to wheelchairs, stretchers, and oxygen tanks appropriately
Follow proper protocol for securement of passengers without exception
Adhere to and execute all company policies and procedures
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Proficiency in the English language is required
Safety and security minded, able to read and use GPS & other apps
Minimum of seven (7) years driving experience, prior experience as a Non-Emergency Medical Driver is preferred but not required
Candidate must possess a valid drivers license and a clean driving record
Candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and must complete a medical fitness-for-duty clearance and HPE evaluation.
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Company at a glance
Assisted Transportation specialists servicing Phoenix Metropolitan Area and all of Arizona. QTS specializes in Assisted Transportation (NEMT). The company is focused on providing safe, reliable and on-time transport for our clients.
QTS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. QTS specializes in providing exceptional Assisted Transportation services to those in need of wheelchair, stretcher or ambulatory transport. Whether it is a dialysis appointment, a routine doctor's visit or a trip to lunch to meet family or friends, QTS will get you there safely, on time, and in comfort.
QTS partners with hospitals, assisted living facilities, nursing homes and hospices throughout the State of Arizona . Additionally, we provide service to anyone who needs a ride from here to there.
Quality Transport Services of Arizona Values
Professional, Courteous, Uniformed Drivers
Safe, Comfortable, Well Maintained Vehicles
Computerized Dispatch and GPS Tracking
On-time Departures and Arrivals
Custom Services to Meet Special Needs
Volume Pricing and Competitive Quotes
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