Courier

THIS WILL BE A PRN POSITION. HOLIDAYS OFF. 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 

Responsible for driving, transporting, picking up, delivering between buildings, satellites, other businesses 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Reports to Manager of Support Services. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

None 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Transports supplies, material and equipment from clinic to other locations and within clinic including laboratory specimens, medical records/charts, x-rays, biohazard waste, bank deposits, paychecks, mail, linen, office supplies, and medical equipment. 
• Picks up, sorts, and distributes items to/from assigned locations. 
• Seeks resolution of customer problems including searching for missing items. 
• Completes related paperwork such as pickup/delivery logs, mileage reports. 
• Maintains regular schedule and communicates any temporary changes. Carries paging device and communicates frequently with supervisor. 
• Ensures that the courier vehicle is maintained including fueling, cleaning, reporting repair needs. 
• The jobholder must demonstrate current competencies to meet job requirements. 

EDUCATION: 

High school diploma preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum of one-year work experience in customer service environment. Experience as commercial driver desirable. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Valid state driver’s license. Must be insurable and bondable. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Knowledge of safe driving and vehicle maintenance practices. 
• Knowledge of how to read maps of community and clinic layout. 
• Knowledge of handling biohazard materials safely 
• Skill in understanding of handling blood borne pathogens using universal precautions following OSHA guidelines. 
• Skill in driving car or van in all types of weather. 
• Skill in principles of customer service, scheduling and time management 
• Ability to read English and follow instructions. 
• Ability to interact courteously and communicate effectively with many different kinds of customers. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and organize time well. 

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Combination of vehicle and office environment. Exposed to all types of weather. Handling of biohazard. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: 

Variety of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting. Driving four-six hours/day, occasional stress from adverse weather and/or traffic conditions. Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds. 

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.