Medical Courier

Medical Courier

Position Overview: As a Medical Courier Driver, you will be a vital part of our team, responsible for transporting medical specimens from various locations to our laboratory facilities. Your role is crucial in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of these specimens, which directly impact the lives of patients awaiting diagnosis and treatment.

Work Schedule: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM [Monday-Friday]

Pay Rate: $50/Day [Independent Contractor Position. Paid Weekly]

Responsibilities
    •    Drive personal vehicle to transport medical items including specimen, and sensitive and confidential documents.
    •    Loads and unloads medical items from vehicle and ensures specimens, medicines, equipment or documents are properly maintained and safely secured based on specific Company requirements.
    •    Delivers the applicable items to the correct destinations in a timely manner and based on routing specifications
    •    Interacts with customers and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner
    •    Maintains accurate and legible delivery records and obtains customer signatures where applicable.
    •    Communicates with dispatch and management when there are delays with delivers, delivery status changes, etc.

Skills & Qualifications
    •    Drives personal vehicle adhering to safety and efficiency guidelines.
    •    Must be HIPAA compliant at all times - Training will be provided.
    •    Has knowledge of locating customer locations utilizing a GPS or a map.
    •    Skilled in reading, comprehending, interpreting, and executing simple instructions.
    •    Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    •    Ability to work under minimum supervision.
    •    Ability to manage time and complete daily tasks.
    •    Demonstrates strong work ethic, integrity, and a high level of attention to details.
    •    Command of written and spoken English
    •    Must possess valid Driver’s License
    •    Having a good driving record is a requirement.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS:

    •    Frequent driving and getting in and out of the vehicle.
    •    Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting 25 pounds or more.
    •    Wearing appropriate attire and footwear that provides comfort and support while driving, bending, stooping, and lifting.
    •    Must be able to hear with specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
    •    The position is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Competencies:
    •    Customer Service – Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company.
    •    Dependability – Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record.
    •    Attendance – Maintains an acceptable attendance record (minimal tardiness and absences, notifies supervisor in advance of scheduling conflicts).
    •    Sense of Urgency – Meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priority, gets the job done in a timely manner.
    •    Communication – Communicates well, has good listening skills.