Medical Courier
About The Position
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a Medical Courier in Birmingham, Alabama. The position is responsible for issues related to the shipment and delivery of blood and blood components. The courier receives and fulfills orders, reviews shipping records, inspects and evaluates blood products, packages and delivers products to clients or other transportation agencies, and performs related errands and customer-service duties. The position requires a varied schedule, including some nights, weekends, and on-call hours. It is full-time, with a starting salary range of $14.50 to $15.95 per hour. A criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen are required upon a conditional offer of hire.
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, proportion, and percentages.
- Ability to perform work requiring frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping, and repetitive motion; 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 according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers.
Benefits
- Generous 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 paid 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
