Mobile Unit Driver (PRN Role)

• Hours will vary 0-15 hours a week
  

The Mobile Dental Unit Driver is responsible for safely operating a specially equipped vehicle that serves as a mobile dental clinic, transporting dental staff and equipment to various locations to provide dental services to patients, while ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of the unit between appointments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate the mobile dental unit, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations
• Navigate to scheduled locations according to a pre-determined schedule
• Perform pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working order, including checking fluid levels, lights, and tires
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Assist in setting up and breaking down the mobile dental unit at each location, including positioning the unit, deploying equipment, and connecting utilities, as needed
• Clean and sanitize the interior of the mobile dental unit after providing patient services, following established sanitation protocols
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on the unit as needed, such as refilling cleaning supplies and reporting any maintenance issues
• Maintain maintenance log for the mobile dental unit and take unit for professional services (oil changes, repairs, inspections, etc.) as needed
• Assist in stocking the unit with necessary dental supplies and equipment as requested
• Report any incidents or concerns to the Program Manager
• Collaborate with care team members to ensure smooth patient flow and service delivery
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times
• Keep other care team members informed when situations occur that disrupt timely patient flow through site.
• Contribute to community give back initiatives and be an advocate for Premier’s mission
• Adhere to patient care needs and the core values of Premier Community HealthCare to provide best-in-class patient experience
• Work towards attaining department goals and drive Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance (QI/QA)
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic mechanical knowledge and able to perform minor vehicle maintenance tasks
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and communicates feedback to supervisors.

• Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, patients, the entire organization, and the public

• Maintains the highest professional work ethics
• Displays enthusiasm toward the work, mission, and vision of the organization
• Exceptional customer service skills and demonstration of empathy and compassion to a diverse patient population
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with multiple levels within the organization
• Excellent grammar, spelling and interpersonal skills

• Exhibits honesty and ethical conduct, maintaining confidentiality and upholding Premier Community HealthCare's values in all interactions

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One-year experience driving large vehicles
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be licensed for at least 5 years and have an acceptable driving record as determined by Premier’s transportation policy and evidenced by monitoring of motor vehicle records. Failure to maintain a satisfactory driving record may result in termination of employment
• Obtain and maintain annual compliance training throughout employment

Working conditions and physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to lift 20 lbs. regularly and 30 lbs.-50 lbs. occasionally.
2. Ability to sit for long periods of time.
3. Ability to drive the mobile units to various destinations as needed
4. Direct exposure to computer screen.
5. May be exposed to contagious/infectious diseases.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) serving in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.