Transportation Support Specialist

Brief Description

Summary: Responsible for providing clerical support to achieve the goals of the office and for transporting consumers as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the agency

• Provides clerical support to the transportation department and staff as directed.
• Processes Medicaid transportation referrals and trips in accordance with direction and regulations
• Coordinates the scheduling of transportation activities as needed
• Documents all service activities in a complete accurate and timely manner according to requirements of regulatory bodies and Westbrook policy. Maintains daily logs and records.
• Transports clients in an agency vehicle to and from services
• Assists with scheduling maintenance/repairs
• Completes billing as needed
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.

Qualification Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to use basic office machines such as typewriter, computer system with programmed accounting software; calculators and fax machine.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately with a variety of individuals in order to convey and received information effectively.
• Must work well in a team environment
• Work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative ethical respectful and effective manner.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED; prior computer/PC experience using computerized scheduling and billing systems is preferred, but not required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and clean MVR record check.
• Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks.

Requirements

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mobility and ability to sit for long periods of time use a standard computer keyboard, bend, reach and lifts up to 50 pounds are required in this position.

Summary

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.