What are the responsibilities and job description for the Courier/Package Delivery position at Asante Health System?
Courier/Package Delivery
Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 | Full Time | Variable Hours/Variable Days
While a schedule is provided in advance - this position does require the flexibility to work variable hours and variable days - to include day, evening, and weekend hours.
Salary: Starting at $16.00 an hour and up (based on years of relevant experience). Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours:
- $1.16 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- $2.00 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
- $0.99 extra for working weekends
Position Summary
The Lab Courier for Asante provides courier and package delivery services for Asante hospitals and departments, Asante entities, Oregon Medical Laboratories, etc. The Lab Courier may prepare, deliver and pick up medical reports; supplies; x-ray films; pharmaceuticals; money bags; and lab specimens in client offices and other health care facilities. Duties may also include maintaining inventory and supplies in the Laboratory storeroom. Depending on the routes, candidates must have the flexibility to work early morning, day, evening, and weekend hours. Some holiday shifts may also be required. Shift differentials apply for evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications
Experience
- At least 3 months of previous work experience is required
- Knowledge of Southern Oregon region, preferred
- Previous experience in a health care setting, preferred
Licensure/Certifications
- Possession of a valid Driver's License with proof of safe driving record for the past ten years and proof of auto insurance is required. Must have Oregon Driver's License within 30 days of moving to Oregon (if applicable).
Working Conditions
- This position requires the ability to frequently and repetitively lift items up to 20 pounds as a regular and vital part of the job. Heavier items (up to 40lbs) are lifted and transported on a less frequent basis. Those items include picking up and delivering centrifuges or boxes of supplies. The ability to bend, stretch, twist and perform other awkward physical movements is also required. Must also be comfortable driving in inclement weather.
What We Offer
- Competitive starting wage
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
- Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
- Generous Earned Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
Why Asante
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. For more on our story and award-winning health care, click HERE.
More About Asante and Southern Oregon
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.
At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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