Mobile Dental Unit Driver at Swope Health Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Mobile Dental Services Driver/Registrar is part of the Transportation Team at Swope Health Services. The Mobile Dental Services Driver/ Registrar will work with the SHS Transportation Department for the purpose of transporting clients to/from Swope Central. The Driver/Registrar will drive the Mobile Dental Unit to dental outreach sites in the Kansas City metro area and to other public venues. The Driver/Registrar may help determine Dental Services program eligibility, complete SHS registrations and Dental Services Mobile Intakes on each client that presents for services either on the MDU or at Swope Health Services Central.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AS MOBILE DENTAL SERVICES DRIVER:

 1. Safely transport clients for Transportation Department.
2. Complete daily pre/post trip vehicle inspections as required.
3. Complete daily manifest as required.
4. Drive one of several different vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner.
5. Assist in boarding and de-boarding of clients, including those who may require the use of the wheelchair lift to board the vehicle.
6. Complete and submit reports concerning client incidents, preventable and non-preventable accidents.
7. Safely drive mobile dental unit to designated locations and secure vehicle.
8. Complete daily pre/post trip vehicle inspections as required for the MDU.
9. Monitor vehicle maintenance schedule for the MDU. Inspect and operate vehicle to ascertain preventive maintenance program is followed per company standards.

 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AS REGISTRAR:

1. Registers SHS clients according to PSR Policy using SHS Patient Registration Forms and Documents.
2. Provides Intake Screening and Assessment at Swope Central and Mobile Intake Screening at dental outreach sites.
3. Assist MDU and School Staff with boarding and de-boarding of clients on the MDU.
4. Assists clients in determining needs and provide information/education on services available at Swope and in the community to meet client's needs.
5. Interact with clients in a friendly and professional manner while they are waiting on the MDU.
6. Completes all required training and cultivates personal and professional development in order to remain current in position.
7. Participates on the Mobile Dental Services Team in order to receive feedback and assignments, communicate department information, build organizational unity, and collaborate with Team Members.
8. Attends individual and/or group supervision to formally evaluate practice with clients, improve services and effectiveness with clients, and discuss concerns.
9. Completes all other duties as assigned.

 Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required 

Experience & Qualifications:

1. Must possess a valid Driver's License (CDL) of the appropriate class, with all necessary endorsements and/or state certifications for state he/she resides, and a valid Medical Examination Card. 

2. Must possess a driving record that meets company requirements.
3. Be familiar with and adhere to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations related to transportation.
4. Knowledge of community resources.
5. Knowledgeable in Word, Outlook, and other computer programs needed to fulfill job requirements, as well as an ability to document in an electronic medical record system.
6. Minimum of one-year experience transporting clients and driving large vehicles.
7. Actively participate in on-going safety and educational training as required.

Certification & Licensure Requirements: 

Must possess a valid Driver's License (CDL) of the appropriate class, with all necessary endorsements and/or state certifications for state he/she resides, and a valid Medical Examination Card. 

Swope Health Services supports its team members with: 

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Nine annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day.

About Swope Health Services: 

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community. 

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.