Courier Express is currently looking for individuals in the Middletown area who are reliable, responsible, and have excellent communication skills to be an integral part of our medical courier team. Our ideal applicants will provide prompt, courteous and professional delivery/pickup service to multiple facilities and will also contribute to the Health Systems’ mission to provide the safest, highest-quality health care, and the best experience possible for our community.
Here are the specifics about the medical courier positions we currently have available:
Medical couriers in these positions drive Company vehicles and will be making deliveries and pickups of many different items including, but not limited to: lab specimens, pharmaceuticals, interoffice mail, parcels, boxes, equipment, supplies, laundry and linens.
- $17.00 per hour to start
- Schedules will be 5-9 hour shifts between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. M-F or 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sat/Sun.
- Part-time position – some weekend hours
- Our vehicles are equipped to handle New England winters appropriately
- These deliveries will include sensitive materials such as confidential names, medications, and addresses that require the upmost care and respect.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL COURIER
- Must have clear background and clean driving record
- Drug screening, including testing for marijuana: ALL tested substances must come back NEGATIVE (Federal/DOT requirement)
- Must be vaccinated for CoVID-19 OR be willing to get the vaccination
- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
- Must meet all requirements of our insurance carrier
- Must have your own smart-device and be proficient with using apps & GPS
- Have your own Bluetooth device for hands-free calls while driving
- Walking, up to 2+ miles per day
- Physically be able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move/push/pull/lift items (sometimes of large and irregularly shaped) weighing up to 50+ lbs. (proper equipment is provided for assistance)
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEDICAL COURIER
- Safely operating a company-owned mini-cargo van OR SUV and maneuvering into loading or unloading positions
- Delivering to customers in a timely, professional, helpful manner
- Communicating with management/dispatch
- Following route and time schedule, but have flexibility for possible add-on “STAT” pickups
- Keeping vehicle clean and refueled each day
- Reporting vehicle maintenance and mechanical issues
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Completing inside office pickups and deliveries
- Following all traffic laws and regulations.
BENEFITS (full-time employees)
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid time off
ABOUT US
Our team has been providing delivery & logistics solutions across the New England area from our terminal in Springfield, MA since 1993. We have built our company and our brand by always keeping our customers’ experience as the top priority. As we look to the future, we will continue to expand our customer base and are excited to explore new areas where we can provide the same industry-topping service that New England has become accustomed to. In 2021 & 2022 we looked at expansion as far away as OH & FL and will continue searching for even more opportunities to open new areas.
You could be part of this exciting growth with the right experience and attitude. As the face of our company and of our customers, our drivers are expected to provide prompt, courteous and professional service. Each member of our team, from Driver to President, has the same can-do, go above and beyond attitude and our customers deserve nothing less.
Visit our website to learn more about our Company, www.courierexp.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
