Courier driver
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Summary of Position
Provides courier services between MedStar Health facilities and external courier services.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Assists with the coordination of daily post office activities such as, applying postage to outgoing PSS mail and making a later afternoon delivery to the post office.
Picks up certified, registered, priority and express mail supplies from the post office.
Attends training sessions and workshops offered, to include but not limited to, CRCS-I training, bulletin review, etc.
Attends and successfully completes required Continuing Education Units (CEU) for the PFS Training Program. Completes annual mandatory training (SITEL) within defined time frame.
- Maintains courier vehicle in clean condition; monitors preventive maintenance and requests repairs as necessary.
- May perform duties of courier, escort, and messenger functions.
- Operates vehicles safely and in conformance with company rules and regulations and traffic safety regulations; must wear seatbelt at all times.
- Participates in meetings and on committees.
- Picks up and delivers printed material between hospital print shops and Baltimore sites. Delivers Xerox paper to PSS departments.
- Picks up and delivers various items and materials to and from hospitals and various satellite locations, and other Baltimore metropolitan area delivery points.
- Prepares and maintains accurate daily transportation schedules. Submits vehicle fuel consumption, expense receipts, and other data as required for logging purposes.
Coordinates paperwork or request for repairs and maintenance of loaned vehicle.
- Schedules, coordinates and processes daily courier services, ensuring that services are performed on schedule.
- Ensures specimen labeling process is followed and in compliance with MedStar policy and procedure as required.
- Ensures specimens are transported under proper conditions within the limits of stability as required.
- Ensures specimen labeling process is followed and in compliance with MedStar policy and procedure. Ensures specimens are transported under proper conditions within the limits of stability.
Immediately reports fire hazards or safety violations to supervisor.
Inspects vehicle for damage and documents findings. Operates vehicles safely and in conformance with hospital rules and regulations and traffic safety regulations;
must wear seatbelt at all times.
Prepares and maintains accurate transportation logs, vehicle fuel consumption logs, and other data as required. Submits incident reports on injuries, security violations, and incidents and claims of vehicle damage or losses.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- equivalent. required
Experience
- 1-2 years Work experience required and
- 1-2 years Delivery service experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State (DRLIC) Valid Maryland driver's license in good standing. required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Baltimore metropolitan area.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Ability to operate a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.
We live up to this promise through :
- Strong emphasis on teamwork our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
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