The OHSU Casey Eye Institute (Casey) Community Outreach Program supports Casey's mission to end preventable blindness in Oregon, and broader goals of OHSU2025. As a donor funded program with a mission to serve communities who experience barriers to basic vision care across Oregon, this position provides critical operation and driving duties to ensure the safe operation(s) of the program's Mobile Health Units (MHUs), in coordination with program staff. OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier academic medical center providing eye care for adults and children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We treat eye conditions from the most straightforward to the most complex and offer expert care in all ophthalmology specialties. Learn more about our clinics and services. Since 1945, OHSU Casey Eye Institute doctors and vision scientists have worked side by side to discover the causes of eye disease and find new treatments. Bringing research and patient care together helps us turn possibilities into realities. OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a "High Performing" eye hospital, which means we are ranked in the top 10 percent nationally by U.S. News & World Report. As part of the Casey Eye Institute, we improve access to eye care to preserve the gift of sight and eliminate preventable blindness in the communities we are privileged to serve.

 

Pay Range: $19.97 - $26.62 per hour, Commensurate with Experience

Mobile Health Unit (MHU) Driving Responsibilities 

• Responsible for the safe operation of the CEI MHUs throughout Oregon.
• Ability to set-up, operate load and unload RV equipment (leveling jacks, generator, HVAC, shore power, etc.)
• Follows all Federal, State, and Local laws in regards to motor vehicle operation and safety. 
• Ensure equipment is securely stored to reduce damage to equipment and vehicle.
• Adheres to all departmental, parking, and safety policies and procedures in the operation of motor vehicles. 
• Commonly transported materials including: people, office and medical supplies/equipment, event materials, and other items. 
• Responsible for maintaining timeliness of route and adjusting as needed to traffic or weather conditions. 
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of materials throughout the transportation chain. 
• Properly operates OHSU owned and leased vehicles, in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws, as well as departmental policy and procedure.
• Completes daily vehicle inspections and documents as necessary. 
• Reports and discrepancies to appropriate coordinator or management team member. 
• Responsible for assisting in maintaining cleanliness of the interior and exterior of vehicles operated. 
• May be asked to install snow chains during inclement weather events.
• Provide general trouble shooting assistance for the vehicle/lift.
• Ensuring electrical panel and batteries are correctly powered up and down at the start/end of events. 
• Manage fueling and fuel card. 

Community Clinic Support 

• Assist in vehicle and screening equipment set up on-site.
• Set up and breakdown interior equipment, including ophthalmic exam equipment.
• Assists volunteers in setting up screening stations (check-in, autorefractor & lensometer, DA, NA, refraction, tech, frames, checkout stations, etc.) 
• Serve as professional representative of OHSU and the outreach program
• Providing support to volunteers and participants regarding clinic/program operations, supplies/equipment locations and helping to ensure they have a positive and rewarding experience. 
• Assist participants with egress to and from the mobile health unit.
• Assist with cleaning interior of MHUs pre/post event.

Other duties as assigned by program staff, or physician on site. 

• High School or GED equivalent

• 6 months of professional driving experience using vehicles such as shuttles, sedans, vans, and box trucks.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team with great accuracy and efficiency

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and complete projects independently.

• Ability to work with diverse individuals including volunteers, medical professionals, students, underserved populations, patients, and community partners.  

• Ability to operate and communicate effectively and professionally.

• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks with interruptions.

• Strong written and verbal communication.  

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office.

• Current Driver’s license and driving record that meets OHSU’s driving requirements.

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

• Experience driving large vehicles and/or RVs.

• Experience in community outreach, working with schools and/or health care agencies 

• Experience working with volunteers, and/or community service/engagement.
• Commercial Driver’s License

Work throughout Oregon required, including some weekends and overnight travel required, (up to 100%), shifts can range from 8-12 hours during community-based outreach events.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.