CALDWELL MEDICAL CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

Courier

DEPARTMENT

Caldwell Medical Associates

REPORTS TO

Clinic Operations Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides timely courier service by responding to department requests to meet hospital and affiliate needs. Courier will be responsible for the pickup, transport, and delivery of medical specimens, lab supplies, and reports, while providing excellent service to our clients. Operating hours for this position will be 9:30-6 with a 30-minute lunch.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Make prompt delivery and pick-up of confidential hospital documents and legal records for hospital documents by adhering to an established schedule in a timely and efficient manner in order to assist the hospital and its affiliates in expediting hospital business. Load all necessary suppliers needed for the daily pickups Complete daily pick-up schedule in a timely manner Deliver all daily picks to clinics at the end of your shift Handle all specimens and lab samples in a safe and efficient manner Safely operate a company vehicle and obey all traffic laws Utilize electronic devices to manage daily picks up Work directly with manager for additional pick-ups as needed Evaluate traffic patterns, alternative routes, and weather conditions as needed Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Temperature changes: variations in temperature from hot to cold. May be exposed to adverse road conditions from extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing or sitting for long periods Ability to lift 50 pounds Walking for extended periods of time Vision and hearing must be sufficient to handle duties as required. Activities prolonged, extensive standing, walking and/or sitting Lifts supplies and equipment with weight requirements of approximately 50lbs

• Manual dexterity and mobility, reach with hands and arms, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching, push/pull, use hands and fingers to touch & feel. No hearing loss greater than 40 decibels. Seek assistance if the weight requirement for the performance of a job or task requires greater than 50lbs of effort/force

EXPECTATIONS

Must be skillful in written and oral communication. Demonstrates basic problem solving and time management skills. Must demonstrate the ability to interact with other personnel in a positive fashion. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and to accept delegation of appropriate tasks. Must be able to respond to voice paging equipment, etc. Ability to direct staff to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures. Answers and converses on the telephone.

LANGUAGE SKILLS/READING SKILLS/HEARING

Ability to talk/converse with and be understood by others. Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers Ability to effectively present information to others (individually or in groups)

VISION REQUIREMENT

Far acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less Depth perception: ability to accurately judge distance

Field of Vision:

ability to see peripherally

Accommodation:

ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus

Color Vision:

ability to distinguish and identify different colors SKILLS

•MACHINE LISTING Computer (Desktop) Printers Copy Machine Fax Machine Telephones

•Desk and Portable Calculators Hand held devices Automobiles

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED. Valid driver's license. Possess a clean driving record.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 3

•5 years driving experience.