What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Courier H position at Courier Express Inc.?
Courier Express is currently looking for Medical Courier employees who are reliable, responsible and have excellent communication to join our team at our onsite facility in Hamden, CT. Our ideal applicants will provide prompt, courteous and professional delivery/pickup service to multiple facilities and will also contribute to the pharmacy's philosophy of total commitment to their customers!
- Schedule is 8:30 a.m. until about 3:00 or 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday; Occasionally on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until about 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. Each shift's actual end time will vary with volume. Must have ability to work all shifts.
- This is a full-time position.
- Starting pay is $17.00 per hour.
- We expect our delivery agents to be respectful and responsible with the medical items being transported.
- Most deliveries are to patients’ homes.
- The potential for the route expanding and requiring more hours is good.
- There can be a substantial amount of standing and walking, as well as numerous times getting in and out of the vehicle.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass background check and have clean driving record
- Must pass drug screening that includes testing for marijuana (Federal/DOT requirement)
- Must meet all requirements of our insurance carrier
- Be extremely comfortable with using smart devices: phones, GPS & Bluetooth
- Be open to flexible hours and inconsistent scheduling
- Physically be able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move/push/pull/lift items (sometimes of large and irregularly shaped) weighing up to 50 lbs., (proper equipment is provided for assistance)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely operating a company-owned mini-cargo van OR SUV and maneuvering into loading or unloading positions
- Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses on multiple routes, including, but not limited to medical specimens, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, equipment, linens & interoffice mail
- Follow the route and time schedule, but have flexibility for possible add-on “STAT” pickups
- Fast paced work environment
- Inside office AND residential delivery & pickup
. BENEFITS (for full-time employees)
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Paid time off
- Payroll Advances
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
ABOUT US
Our team has been providing delivery & logistics solutions across the New England area from our terminal in Springfield, MA since 1993. We have built our company and our brand by always keeping our customers’ experience as the top priority. As we look to the future, we will continue to expand our customer base and are excited to explore new areas where we can provide the same industry-topping service that New England has become accustomed to. In 2021 & 2022 we looked at expansion as far away as OH & FL and will continue searching for even more opportunities to open new areas.
You could be part of this exciting growth with the right experience and attitude. As the face of our company and of our customers, our drivers are expected to provide prompt, courteous and professional service. Each member of our team, from Driver to President, has the same can-do, go above and beyond attitude and our customers deserve nothing less.
Visit our website to learn more about our Company, www.courierexp.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Is your current (or most recent) job shown on your really resume? If not, please tell us what this job was, your dates of employment and a brief summary of what your duties were while there.
- Do you live with, or are you related to (including an unmarried partner), a Courier Express, Inc. employee or independent contractor?
- Do you have reliable “all-weather” transportation for commuting purposes?
- Please provide your e-mail address.
Experience:
- MEDICAL COURIER: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- ENGLISH (Required)
License/Certification:
- DRIVERS LICENSE (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $17