Transportation Specialist - Hialeah, Florida

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Transportation Specialists are responsible for providing positive experience to members while providing safe and timely transportation to and from their homes and various medical facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts daily vehicle inspections (safety and proper equipment)
  
• Has positive Customer Service interaction with members or clinical staff
  
• Safe loading techniques for members, guests, wheelchairs and baggage, with a strict adherence to protocol
  
• Efficient with time management
  
• May have to defuse emotional situations with members
• Complete required reports accurately and fully

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
  
• Valid state driver's license and be able to pass a pre-employment and regularly scheduled post-employment Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) inquiries
• 2+ years of customer service or transportation delivery experience
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force
  
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
  
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
  
• Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle
  
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
  
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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