What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver position at Vibrant Health KC?
SUMMARY OF POSITION
We are seeking a reliable and efficient delivery driver to join Vibrant Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center, serving nearly 20,000 patients annually. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of transportation tasks, including pharmacy deliveries, courier services for deposits, transporting laboratory specimen, and handling mail duties. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our health center and maintaining excellent service to our patients and community.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS
Key Responsibilities
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Pharmacy Deliveries
- Safely transport medications and medical supplies to patients' homes or designated locations
- Ensure proper handling and temperature control of pharmaceuticals during transit
- Maintain accurate delivery logs and prescription records
- Adhere to all HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality
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Courier for Deposits
- Securely transport financial deposits to designated banking institutions
- Follow strict security protocols for handling monetary transactions
- Maintain accurate records of all deposit-related activities
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Newborn Screenings
- Collect and transport laboratory specimens to appropriate shipping facilities
- Ensure proper handling and packaging of sensitive medical specimens
- Adhere to time-sensitive delivery schedules
- Mail Handling
- Collect, sort, and distribute incoming mail to appropriate departments
- Prepare and send outgoing mail, including packages and documents
- Maintain records of all mail-related activities
Carries out Vibrant Health’s mission.
Accepts and uses supervision, direction and consultation to maximize available resources in the completion of work duties.
Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed to maintain and improve effective functioning of the department and to advance the mission of the organization.
All job responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the organization’s policies and procedures.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Individual must have:
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work independently
- Professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills
- Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed
- Knowledge of local traffic patterns and ability to navigate efficiently
- Experience with car maintenance and troubleshooting basic diagnostics
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred but not required based on patient population).
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paper work, recordkeeping, and filing.
- Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking may be required.
- Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting and turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling may be required.
- Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, pre-employment drug testing, and verification of Hepatitis-B immunization.
- Occasional evening and weekend availability is required.
Commitment to Diversity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.
