Transportation Coordinator (PT, Days)
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Connections Health Solutions
Kirkland, WA, US
Summary
The Transportation Coordinator organizes and schedules non-emergent transportation for individuals while supervising transport drivers to ensure safety and efficiency. This role also involves maintaining accurate records, troubleshooting logistics issues, and providing backup transport services as needed.
Job Description
We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.
Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.
Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.
Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.
We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.
We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.
What You'll Do:
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for organizing and scheduling non-emergent transportation services for voluntary individuals to and from medical facilities and to the community. This role ensures timely, safe, and efficient coordination of transportation while maintaining clear communication with individuals, transportation providers, and internal staff. The Transportation Coordinator also supervises Transport Drivers, ensuring they adhere to safety protocols, scheduling expectations, and service standards.
- Coordinate and schedule transportation services based on individual needs and program requirements.
- Communicate transportation details clearly to individuals, families, drivers, and care teams.
- Monitor daily transportation operations to ensure all pickups and drop-offs are completed on time.
- Supervise Transport Drivers, providing direction, support, and performance feedback as needed.
- Maintain accurate records in scheduling software or logs, including trip details and any delays or changes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve scheduling conflicts, vehicle issues, or individual concerns promptly.
- Collaborate with external vendors and internal departments to optimize transportation logistics.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company policies.
- Track recurring transportation needs and proactively manage standing orders and follow-ups.
- Support data collection for reporting purposes (e.g., mileage, costs, missed appointments).
- Completes patient transports as needed as a backup to the Transport Driver.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's license with a clean driving record. No suspensions or revocations of driver's license in the last three years.
- At least 21 years of age
- 2+ years of experience in transportation scheduling, logistics, or administrative coordination
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
- Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment
- The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
It would be great if you had:
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Familiarity with geographic areas served and transportation safety standards is a plus
What We Offer:
Full-time only:
- Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
- Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
- Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):
- Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
- After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan
Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, and budget.
Kirkland, Washington Pay Range$22.02—$27.89 USD
EEO Statement
Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
Recruitment Fraud Warning
Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.
Please note:
- Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.
- We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.
- We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.
If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact [email protected] to verify its authenticity before responding.
Connections Health Solutions collaborates with local governments, health systems, managed care organizations, and community providers to build crisis care systems that work. We operate 24/7 behavioral health crisis centers offering a full continuum of crisis care, from walk-in psychiatric services through stabilization, designed to reduce strain on EDs, law enforcement, and jails while improving outcomes for the individuals we serve and across the behavioral health system.
As an industry leader in immediate-access behavioral health crisis care, we bring proven operational models and a no-wrong-door approach to every community we serve. Our centers in Harrisburg, Kirkland, Phoenix, and Tucson hold The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation.
Our mission is simple: provide immediate care to people in crisis and connect them with the long-term support within their community.
Founded
2009
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Connections Health Solutions collaborates with local governments, health systems, managed care organizations, and community providers to build crisis care systems that work. We operate 24/7 behavioral health crisis centers offering a full continuum of crisis care, from walk-in psychiatric services through stabilization, designed to reduce strain on EDs, law enforcement, and jails while improving outcomes for the individuals we serve and across the behavioral health system.
As an industry leader in immediate-access behavioral health crisis care, we bring proven operational models and a no-wrong-door approach to every community we serve. Our centers in Harrisburg, Kirkland, Phoenix, and Tucson hold The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation.
Our mission is simple: provide immediate care to people in crisis and connect them with the long-term support within their community.
Founded
2009
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona