Medical Courier

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers•Dothan, AL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking individuals to join their team as Medical Couriers in Dothan, AL. This role is responsible for managing the shipment and delivery of blood and blood components. The position requires open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and involves providing excellent customer service while meeting deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
Must be able to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend and on-call hours are required
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
Must be able to do basic math, including addition, subtraction, proportion, percentages, etc.
Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping and repetitive motion. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting

Responsibilities

Review shipping notices, orders and other records to determine priorities and shipping methods required 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 to other transportation agencies
Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies and transport small items for repair when necessary
Assist 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) plan
Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees 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
Overnight shift differential
Holiday premium paid on certain holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
Access to wages prior to pay day