Courier

  • Full-Time
  • Allentown, PA
  • HNL Lab Medicine
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

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
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