Food mobile driver job description

Rutgers, The State University of New jersey is seeking a Mobile Health Unit Driver - Per Diem in Cancer Health Equity & Engagement at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The Mobile Health Unit Driver supports the improvement of patient outcomes through implementation of mobile health services for cancer screening at ScreenNJ partner sites throughout New Jersey. The focus of the ScreenNJ program is prevention and early detection of cancer. The Mobile Health Unit Driver is a member of the Mobile Health Unit Team responsible for the safe functioning and operation of the mobile unit and thus supports the extension of health services to medically underserved residents across New Jersey.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

* Drives a large (38' long) Mobile Medical Unit in a safe, responsible manner, ensuring the MMU is set up and ready prior to clinical team arriving. Ensures MMU is mechanically sound and is adequately fueled, completing pre and post inspections before and after each use. Promptly reports any adverse mechanical,

unsafe or unkempt conditions of vehicle.
* Ensures that medical mobile units are able to be driven safely, able to complete basic maintenance procedures for operation including vehicle refueling, generator operation, climate control operation, dumping waste, leveling jacks, maintenance checks, cleaning, supply purchasing, washing, etc...
* Performs a wide variety of clerical tasks as directed by clinical staff, including, but not limited to, patient registration, updating demographic information in patient medical records, completion of new patient paperwork and other grant paperwork, and other non-clinical duties as assigned.
* Stocks all required supplies and forms, conducts routine equipment and maintenance checks on the mobile medical unit. Responsible for medical mobile unit care and upkeep including general cleaning and daily routine maintenance.
* Exhibits tact and a helpful attitude towards medical mobile unit staff, on site personnel, clients and demonstrates good communication and listening skills with staff and clients.
* Promotes teamwork and actively participates in meetings.
* Able to work closely with staff at client sites and other community-based organizations and willing to engage with patients to promote interest and access to medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, case management, and insurance enrollment services.
* Adheres to clinic departmental policies and procedures, which include Joint Commission (JC) standards, Patient Safety initiatives, Patient Rights, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy standards.
* Attends relevant stakeholder and advisory meetings to support overall program implementation and evaluation.
* Attends trainings and learning opportunities that expand content knowledge and best practices.

OUR BENEFITS : Our benefit package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a match, and supplemental insurances. We offer a generous PTO package and flexibility to provide work/life balance. Westside Family Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Using a written checklist, conducts pre- and post-trip inspections of the MHU as well as the company's leased vehicle to ensure that they are in proper working order
2. Operates the MHU on schedule and on the designated routes, complying with all traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a safe and smooth ride
3. Parks in designated spots at designated destinations, securing the MHU as required
4. Assists passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off MHU as needed
5. Maintains records of patient transports, mileage and gas receipts to and from each destination
6. Keeps the inside of the MHU and the company's leased vehicle clean, removing trash after each trip, and regulates heating/cooling and lighting for patient and passenger comfort.
7. Takes MHU and the company's leased vehicle to the car wash as deemed necessary
8. Reports any MHU and company's leased vehicle issues to the Director of Rural Health immediately and follows-up for maintenance as needed
9. Assists with the loading and unloading of equipment and supplies daily before and after MHU Clinics
10. Assist on the farms with patient registration and other tasks as assigned.

PM22

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Valid state driver's license
3. Clean driving record
4. Current BLS certification

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Performs the driving, general maintenance, cleaning, and stocking of the Mobile Unit. These duties include but are not limited to daily check and going through the maintenance list of the Mobile Unit, cleaning the floor, counters, and surfaces, making sure the appropriate maintenance is done taking the Mobile Unit to the assigned place when needed, making sure all the supplies needed are in stock. Make calls to the locations the Mobile unit will visit in the coming week. Will do outreach activities to further the growth of the Migrant Program in SALUD service area. The Mobile Unit Driver approaches his/her tasks in a fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavioral change.
We offer:

Starting Hourly Range - $19.41 - $22.33 per hr.

Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities)

Dental (Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities)

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic Life and AD&D

Supplemental Life and AD&D

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation accrual

10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)

8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year

Retirement savings plans

Employees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month

Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated health care home to the communities we serve

Supervision Received:

Works under the supervision of the Migrant Health Director

Supervision Exercised:

Supervises every person who drives the Mobile Unit

Specific Duties:

Inspects the Mobile Unit every time it will be used using the “Mobile Unit Inspection Report” making sure the vehicle is in good condition to be used

In case maintenance of the engine, chassis, or airstream is needed, schedule the repair through the Migrant Health Director

Keeps the Mobile Unit clean (including sweeping and mopping of the floors, cleaning of counters and other surfaces of the Mobile Unit)

Drives the Mobile Unit from the assigned parking space to the scheduled location within the migrant program activities

Makes sure all the supplies needed for the Mobile Unit activities are stocked and coordinates the stocking of those supplies through the Migrant Health Medical Assistant as well as inventory in the storage room

Performs other activities including office duties as assigned by the Migrant Health Director

Do outreach activities in coordination with the Migrant Health Program Assistant

Works in conjunction with other Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health providers and all other staff to ensure that the patients obtain the highest standard of integrated healthcare

The Mobile Unit Driver acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable population by ensuring that the patient is fully informed and comfortable with their visit to Salud

Will help in the Facilities department when needed

Performs other job-related duties as assigned