Medical Delivery Driver

MedSpeed•Erie, PA

20d

About The Position

MedSpeed is hiring a part-time Logistics Service Representative/Medical Driver in Erie, Pennsylvania. The position involves long-distance driving within Pennsylvania on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weekend hours receive an additional $1.00 per hour. Most of the workday is spent driving a company-owned vehicle to transport medical specimens and supplies, records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials. Route duties and assignments may vary according to client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes. Drivers use a handheld scanning device to track items, follow operating procedures and service schedules, load and unload vehicles, complete vehicle inspections, and maintain a clean vehicle. The role requires safe, courteous driving and professional interactions with clients and the public, as well as teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability. MedSpeed provides training through its Blue Shirt Certified program. The company describes opportunities for career advancement and offers benefits including medical, dental, vision and FSA plans, a 401(k), on-demand pay, paid time off, a company vehicle, and fixed schedules.

Requirements

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Must be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver's license for 3 years.
Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
Familiarity working with and adapting to technology.
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
Ability to pass initial and random drug and alcohol screens.
Ability to drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, depending on location and local mandates.
Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, lift items off storage racks, and handle varying item weights and physical demands.
Comfort walking long distances and standing for long periods.
Must complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a company-owned vehicle and transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials.
Use a handheld scanning device to accurately track items through the transportation cycle.
Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
Present a professional image to clients and the public through appearance and interaction.
Load and unload company vehicles with appropriate equipment.
Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly vehicle.
Perform duties across assigned routes as route responsibilities and assignments vary based on client and business needs.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
Build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.