Courier I

Description

Position Summary

The Courier I is responsible for driving, transporting, picking up, delivering between buildings, offices, and other businesses.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Transports supplies, material and equipment from clinic to other locations and within clinic including laboratory specimens, medical records/charts, x-rays, bank deposits, paychecks, mail, 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 cell phone and communicates frequently with supervisor.
• Ensures that the courier vehicle is maintained including fueling, cleaning, reporting repair needs.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies to meet job requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 bloodborne 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 work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
• 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.

Education / Training / Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Valid state driver's license. Must be insurable and bondable.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Physical Demands

• Ability to drive.
• Ability to lift or move equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs. *
• Ability to grasp and hold up to 25 lbs.*
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Basic vision, corrected.

Success Factors

• Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
• Excellent Time Management/Organized
• Open Communication/Positive
• Goal Driven
• Excellent Customer Service
• Juggles Multiple Priorities
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail

All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).