Medical Delivery Driver - Elmhurst, IL $17.25 hrly

MedSpeed • Elmhurst, IL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with organizations nationwide to transport medical supplies and specimens. The Logistics Service Representative/Medical Driver safely transports lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials in a company-owned vehicle. Drivers use a handheld scanning device to track items, follow operating procedures and service schedules, and represent MedSpeed professionally to clients and the public. The role includes loading and unloading vehicles, conducting vehicle inspections, and keeping vehicles clean and orderly. Route duties and assignments may change based on client and business needs, and employees must be able to perform duties across assigned routes. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based in Elmhurst, Illinois, and pays $17.25 per hour.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver’s license for at least three years.
• Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
• Familiarity with technology and ability to adapt to it.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
• Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
• Ability to pass initial and random drug and alcohol screening.
• 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, walk long distances, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to meet varying item weights and physical demands even when pickup and drop-off responsibilities or routes vary.
• Participation in and successful completion of a third-party-administered Fitness for Duty physical examination.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account plans.
• 401(k).
• On-demand pay with early access to earned wages.
• Paid time off.
• Company vehicle.
• Fixed schedules.
• Training through the Blue Shirt Certified program.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed