MHA​/Transportation Coordinator

Responsibilities

The Brook Hospital KMI is looking for a full time MHA/Transportation Coordinator (Driver) to support our outpatient services team. The MHA/Transportation Coordinator serves as an active member of the clinical staff; maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean, therapeutic environment; performs technical/patient care duties relative to patients health and safety; transports patients safely in hospital vehicle;

maintains patient records including filing, preparing record for admission and discharge; and ensuring adequate program supplies are available.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday

• Knows location and condition of all patients at all times
• Uses proper body mechanics when moving, transporting and/or lifting adult patients
• Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive behavior
• Reinforces discharge plans
• Reports all changes in behavior, mood, and affect to Program staff
• Transports patient safely in hospital vehicle
• Completes safe driving training as required
• Calls absent patients daily
• Documents in medical record when treatment plans are sent to health care providers
• Coordinates transportation to accommodate needs of patients with Program Director
• Ensures all needed program supplies and forms are available
• Ensures needed maintenance of van is completed when appropriate
• Monitors van daily for problems and safety issues, and reports the findings to appropriate hospital personnel
• Prepares route/planning each day for patients
• Assists in admission process as assigned

• High School diploma or GED required, College degree preferred
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is strongly preferred
• Valid Drivers License
• Clean Driving Record