Courier
- Full-Time
- Allentown, PA
- HNL Lab Medicine
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Full-time, 40 hours per week, evening shift, variable hours, Monday-Friday with weekend and holiday rotation
SUMMARY:
Transports mail, supplies, and clinical lab specimens to and from HNL Lab Medicine accounts. Pickup and deliveries are made in a timely and efficient manner. Safely operates a motor vehicle while on duty, observing all applicable rules and regulations. Promotes and has a positive professional image. Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal interactions with customers, patients and families, physicians and fellow employees.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel as classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Transports supplies, mail, and clinical lab specimens to and from designated locations according to established policies and procedures.
- Notifies Manager or designee of any issues that may affect daily schedule.
- Documents daily pickups and deliveries according to established policies and procedures.
- Operates the vehicle in a safe manner and always wears a seatbelt. Alerts leadership team of any issues that may impair vehicle performance.
- Performs duties independently with little direct supervision, offering to provide additional help when needed.
- Assists with training/orientation of new staff.
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability:
Must possess and apply solid basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to read and comprehend road maps.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of E-mail and handheld computers (will train).
Certificates and Licenses:
A valid driver’s license from the state that the employee resides
Required Experience