Medical Courier - Specialty
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Courier – Specialty in Lenexa, Kansas. The role transports medical specimens and laboratory materials on a scheduled route and may cover additional routes as needed. Couriers communicate with healthcare and laboratory staff, use a company-provided non-CDL vehicle and mobile tracking tools, and ensure specimens are handled, labeled, stored, and documented properly. The position also includes office and logistics work such as training team members and packing and shipping specimens for flights. The schedule is four days per week: Thursday and Friday, 11:45 AM to 10:45 PM; Saturday, 5:45 PM to 3:45 AM; and Sunday, 5:45 PM to 1:45 AM. Pay starts at $18.50 per hour, with possible shift differentials and annual performance bonus eligibility. The role supports patient care by helping diagnostic testing reach its destination safely and on time.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least 3 years of driving experience.
- Provide documentation of a Motor Vehicle Record with no more than two moving violation convictions in the previous 36 months and none in the most recent 12 months.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and reliable documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve on the road.
- Comfort using mobile devices or scanning tools.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and remain on the move for much of the shift.
Nice To Haves
- Prior medical, customer service, courier, or logistics experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Pick up, transport, and deliver medical specimens and laboratory materials; cover additional routes as needed.
- Communicate professionally with doctors, nurses, and laboratory staff to ensure timely deliveries.
- Safely operate a company-provided non-CDL vehicle.
- Use handheld scanners, route software, and mobile apps to track deliveries.
- Ensure proper specimen handling, labeling, storage, and documentation.
- Comply with DOT, HIPAA, OSHA, and internal safety standards.
- Complete office and logistics operations tasks as needed, including training team members and packing and shipping specimens for flights.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual merit increases
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Uniforms provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
