Courier

This position is responsible for ensuring items get to the correct destination timely and in good condition.  Responsibilities include transporting, picking up, and delivering mail, documents, packages and supplies in a timely manner between Marion Health's Physician Offices, Hospitals and ancillary sites.  Filling out paperwork about completed deliveries and getting signatures from recipients upon deliver.  Some deliveries are time sensitive which require special handling such as vital medical supplies, equipment, confidential media material, blood products, and other types of supplies and documents.  On occasion, this position will perform back up duties of the Supply Chain Associate and other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or it’s equivalent.
• Valid driver’s License and proof of insurance with the minimum liability limits detailed in the Administrative Policy on “Insurance Coverage Required for Use of Employee Owned Vehicles.”

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers Hospital Administrators, providers, consultants, business associates and regulatory agencies presenting a professional image as a representative of Marion Health.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Excellent time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve, multi-task in a fast-paced setting and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to negotiate effective working relationships and develop positive resolution to conflict.
• Highly developed computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High degree of accuracy with concentration and close attention to detail.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

• Typical office  and clinical/hospital environment with frequent standing and walking. 
• Work subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Ability to work occasional extended hours, evenings and/or weekends based on the needs of the department. 
• Exposed to cold and hot weather with occasional handling of toxic chemicals. 
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Ability to work occasional extended hours, evenings and / or weekends based on the needs of the department.

• Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment.
• Lifts supplies and equipment. 
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.