Driver - PACE

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.  FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.   

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Driver who will be responsible for driving a mobile van used for various Family Health Centers of San Diego programs in the community. Responsible for routine cleaning and servicing of the mobile van as appropriate.

This position supports a publicly funded project that is subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 3 regulations (24 CFR 135).  Low-income individuals that reside in the zip codes of (92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92105, 92113 and 92134) are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Drive in a safe and timely manner the mobile van to various locations across communities that FHCSD provide programs and services.
• Routes and destinations may change daily based on program and service locations.
• Conduct daily safety inspection of mobile van; inspect the interior, exterior, brakes, headlamps, taillights and report mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required.
• Responsible for daily vehicle cleaning, ensure routine fueling, check oil and fluid levels, clean windshield and headlamps, and maintain mobile van in clean and safe operating condition.
• Keep mobile van maintenance records current; coordinate and schedule routine and episodic vehicle maintenance.
• Register patients and screens for eligibility for financial assistance programs; enter basic patient data into FHCSD system accurately.
• Update information when appropriate, collect specified co-pays and service fee payments, and responsible for assigned petty cash bag.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards, i.e., vehicle logs and entering patient data into E.M.R.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1 year related experience preferred.
• Possess safe and good driving skills.
• Ability to maintain vehicle records and perform routine checks on a motor vehicle.
• Meet organizational driver requirements.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full Time
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

$21.00 - $24.66

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.