COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:Driver, Medical & Dental Vans

DIVISION:Mobile Dental Restorative Program/Mobile Dental Sealant Program/School Based Health Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for driving and maintaining the Mobile Dental Outreach Unitsand Medical School-based Health Van. It includes assisting the team members on the unit in their endeavor to provide quality dental, nutrition and medical care. This position requires the ability to represent the organization in a positive, professional image to the community, adhere strictly to the policy of confidentiality and communicate the vision and mission of Community Health Alliance to the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Understands and upholds the CHA mission and philosophy and integrates this philosophy into all aspects of the job function.
  1. Has the ability to work with minimal supervision as a team member in a self-directed environment.
  1. Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with special needs of the people served, ranging from children to adults.
  1. Attends all required department and division staff meetings in order to be an informed CHA employee on department, division and organizational issues.
  1. Job performance for this position is evaluated by goals established upon hire and reviewed on an annual basis. This review is a part of the annual performance evaluation.
  1. Drives and maintains the Mobile Dental Outreach Unitand/or Medical School-based Health Van. Receives a current schedule of the various vans service locations and makes all necessary arrangements to deliver, position and make ready the vans for service when needed.
  1. Coordinates maintenance of vehicle on an on-going basis. Notifies supervisor of repair/maintenance needs and acts as liaison to maintenance and service vendors. Records engine mileage/generator hours for maintenance purposes. Completes fuel tax reports and other necessary logs and submits to supervisor.
  1. Ensures that all maintenance logs, fuel receipts and other required forms are complete.
  1. Supports all van staff by assisting in all areas of van operation when needed. Assist other program vehicle drivers when necessary, due to illness, vacation, etc.
  1. Works with supervisor on supply orders and follows through with the maintenance and storage of these supplies. Is responsible for condition of off-site storage unit for Mobile Unit belongings.
  1. Supervises janitorial services of unit. Reports to Outreach Program Director all incidence of substandard cleaning operations.
  1. Performs minor vehicle maintenance, i.e., fills and empties vehicle water and waste tanks when needed. Fills gasoline tank when needed and arranges and supervises external washing of unit on a regular basis.

MANDATORY JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Valid Nevada Commercial Drivers License with clean driving record.
  1. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

NON-MANDATORY JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Sensitivity to the needs and situations of a multi-cultural, low income population, and a desire to work with this population.
  1. Willingness and desire to learn new skills.
  1. Computer experience preferred.
  1. Truck/large vehicle driving experience preferred.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to:Outreach Programs Director

OTHER SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIPS

Dental Supervisor

Project Manager

Medical/Dental Directors

School Maintenance Staff

Community Agencies

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

  1. Average hours worked per week:per diem
  1. Shift worked:Varies
  1. List the type of equipment or tools used for this position and the frequency of use.

Tools/Equipment / Occasionally
1-33% of Time / Frequently
34-66% of Time / Continuously
67-100% of Time
Computer / X
Calculator / X
Telephone / X
Fax Machine / X
Copy Machine / X
  1. Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit / 5% / Stand / 25% / Walk / 5% / Run / 1%
Squat / 1% / Bend / 5% / Twist / 3% / Lift / 5%
Kneel / 2% / Drive / 45% / Climb / 1% / Crawl / 0%
(Stairs)

Reach above shoulder:2%Other (describe) ______

  1. Maximum consecutive time during the normal work day for each activity:

Sit / 40 Min / Stand / 68 Min / Walk / 70 Min / Run / 2 Min
Squat / 2 Min / Bend / 2 Min / Twist / 1 Min / Lift / 51 Min
Kneel / 1 Min / Drive / 240 Min / Climb / 2 Min / Crawl / 0 Min

Reach above shoulder: 1 MinOther (describe) ______

6.Repetitive Use of Hands:

20%Simple Grasping > Normal Weight > Frequency
5%Simple Grasping > Normal Weight > Frequency
Fine manipulation (Describe):

AppliesTyping at a computer keyboard and handwriting.

Frequency:10% of Workday

7.Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine controls:

20% Not Required.

N/A Required (describe frequency and pressure required).

8.Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, touch, hearing):
Required abilities: Must be able to bilingually communicate verbally, read patient charts and computer screen, hear conversation over the telephone, manual dexterity to operate keyboard, calculator, telephone and other standard office equipment.

9.The weight required to be lifted each normal workday:

Not Regularly / Occasionally
1-33% / Frequently
34-66% / Continually
67-100%
Up to 10 lbs / X
Up to 20 lbs / X
Up to 35 lbs / X
Up to 50 lbs / X
w/assist.
Up to 70 lbs / X
w/assist.
Up to 100 lbs / X
Over 100 lbs / X

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements (i.e., the distance material is carried, how high material is lifted, etc.)

The Driver must be able to frequently lift supplies ordered to shelves or storage areas provided for about 100 feet at a level of approximately three feet or waist high.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Shift:VariesAverage Work Hours per Week:40

Time Spent Inside: 40 Hours/WeekTime Spent Outside:0 Hours/Week

Temperature: Normal X

Extreme Cold X

Extreme Heat X

Humidity:Normal X

Humid X

Dry X

Atmosphere:Fumes X

Dust X

Odors X

Gas X

Poor Ventilation X

Special Hazards:Mechanical X

Electrical X

Chemical X

Explosive X

Radiation X

Other

Describe:Responsible for van maintenance, electrical hook-up when arriving at designated location. Maintain oxygen and various processing chemicals on board for x-rays, x-ray equipment produces exposure to radiation.

Protective Clothing:Applies

Does Not Apply X

Job Standard 1: Confidentiality

  1. Requires expeditious and accurate completion of tasks assigned to allow the successful completion of individual and corporate goals
  2. Follow-through and follow-up with time-sensitive information relating to maintenance or other issues on the vans
  3. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA and Community Health Alliance (CHA) corporate policy
  4. Communicate with immediate supervisor as to progress and/or issues impeding progress for successful completion of any assigned task

Job Standard 2: Supports the culture of CHA

  1. Works with minimal supervision as a team member in a self-directed environment, adhering to the mission and values of CHA
  2. Attends required department and organization staff meetings in order to be an informed employee
  3. Meets deadlines related to projects, regulatory and organizational policies and practices and as directed by immediate supervisor
  4. Represents CHA in a positive, professional manner effectively communicating the mission and values of CHA to both internal staff and external clients
  5. Willingness to learn new skills and continuously improve processes as needed or required

Work Performance Standards Agreement

Position: Driver – Medical/Dental Vans

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

I understand that if I have any questions regarding any part of this position that I can ask my immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Director.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed a copy of the job description and work performance standards as stated herein for the position of Driver – Medical/Dental Vans

I acknowledge that I able to performall the duties specified above.

Employee Signature ______Date ______