Courier

WhidbeyHealth•Coupeville, WA

13d

About The Position

The Courier supports the mission of providing quality healthcare to patients of Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics by transporting materials safely and on time. Materials include hazardous materials, confidential correspondence, protected health information, healthcare supplies, laboratory samples, prescriptions, and other items. The position follows established routes throughout Whidbey Island, including WhidbeyHealth Medical Center, physician clinics, and residents’ homes. The Courier maintains safe and timely delivery practices, observes hazardous-material handling requirements, conducts basic vehicle readiness checks, keeps accurate logs and paperwork, and represents the organization professionally when interacting with internal and external customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current and valid Washington State Driver License required.
Provide a copy of Washington State driving record upon hire; may be subject to annual driving record checks based on facility insurance carrier requirements.
Complete Hazardous Material Training within 90 days of hire.
Ability to work within established deadlines and manage work and time appropriately.
Ability to demonstrate defensive driving skills in all weather conditions.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective professional interpersonal skills and excellent service skills in all interactions.

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick up and drop off materials and correspondence on established routes serving WhidbeyHealth Medical Center and physician clinics throughout Whidbey Island.
Transport laboratory samples safely and efficiently, maintaining required temperatures and following Hazardous Material Training requirements.
Deliver prescriptions from the pharmacy to residents’ homes on established routes and obtain signatures to verify deliveries.
Return undeliverable products to the pharmacy and communicate delivery concerns or issues to the pharmacy.
Transport pharmacology products safely and efficiently in accordance with Hazardous Material Training.
Deliver transported materials to their designated destinations, including sorting route mail and packages for delivery or placement in the appropriate centralized Mail Room mailbox.
Conduct basic safety and readiness checks of the assigned vehicle before each shift and report problems or mechanical issues.
Load and unload the vehicle using safe lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.
Drive safely during transport and follow all driving regulations.
Maintain complete and accurate logs and other departmental paperwork as necessary.
Maintain a positive, professional appearance as a representative of the organization.
Maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers, including employees, managers, departments, physician clinics, and other contacts.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including HDHP with HSA and PPO options.
Prescription drug coverage.
Dental options, including PPO and managed-care plans.
Vision benefits through VSP.
Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in the HDHP.
Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Employee and Provider Assistance Programs offering free, confidential support.
Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance buy-up option at the employee's expense.
Voluntary long-term disability coverage buy-up option at the employee's expense.