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Driver-PACE, PACE Transportation-Midlands (FT, Day)

Prisma Health


Job Location:

Columbia, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe reliable and compassionate transportation of participants with physical and mobility limitations. Ensures that participants are transported to and from designated locations in a timely manner while upholding the highest standards of safety service and dignity. Requires close interaction with participants caregivers and the care team to support participant-centered care.

Driver for PACE(Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Healths purpose: Inspire with the difference.

  • Responsible for operating specially equipped vehicles assisting participants with varying levels of mobility and supporting overall participant safety.

  • Operates vans equipped with wheelchair lifts to transport participants safely and on schedule. Assists participants with loading/unloading operates wheelchair lifts and secures wheelchairs and mobility devices using appropriate tie-downs.

  • Ensures that passengers get on and off the van safely. Respond quickly and appropriately to medical or safety emergencies following established protocols.

  • Responsible for maintaining established schedules adjusts schedules to meet unanticipated changes determines the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.

  • Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspections maintain vehicle cleanliness and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.

  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to share observations or concerns about participant safety and well-being. Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned

  • Experience - No experience required. One (1) year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred.

In Lieu Of

N/A

Required Certifications Registrations Licenses

A valid drivers license; an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency with basic computer operations including email and navigation of common software programs.

  • Advanced skills with mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) including app usage and navigation of scheduling or communication platforms.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland Shirley Street

Facility

1024 Prisma Health EMS

Department

PACE Transportation

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.


Required Experience:

IC


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As South Carolina’s largest private, non-profit healthcare system, Prisma Health is here to create a better state of health for South Carolinians.

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