Medical Courier

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers•Birmingham, AL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is hiring a Medical Courier in Birmingham, Alabama. The position is responsible for matters related to shipping and delivering blood and blood components. The courier must be able to work a varied schedule, including some nights, weekends, and on-call hours. The role includes reviewing shipping information, processing and delivering blood orders, inspecting blood products, completing other delivery and errand tasks, assisting the Hospital Services Team Leader with resolving problems, and providing excellent customer service. This is a full-time position with a starting salary range of $14.50–$15.95 per hour. A criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen are required after a conditional offer of hire. LifeSouth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements.
Ability to organize and manage time effectively.
Excellent teamwork skills.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to perform work requiring frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping, and repetitive motion, as well as occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and overhead lifting.

Responsibilities

Review shipping notices, orders, and other records to determine priorities and shipping methods needed to meet scheduled deadlines.
Receive and carry out blood orders from hospitals and other customers.
Inspect and evaluate blood products to ensure they are safe, pure, and potent.
Package and deliver blood products to service-area clients or other transportation agencies.
Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies, and transport small items for repair when necessary.
Assist the Hospital Services Team Leader with resolving problems in a timely manner and according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedures.
Provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
Medical premium discount based on rate of pay.
Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth.
Free basic life insurance for full-time employees.
Holiday premium pay on certain holidays.
Overnight shift differential for Hospital Services staff.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period.
Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees and a 403(b) plan.
Access to wages before payday.