Medical Driver - Lexington, KY (Part Time)

MedSpeed•Lexinton, KY

About The Position

MedSpeed is hiring a part-time Medical Driver, also identified as a Logistics Service Representative, in Lexington, Kentucky. The position pays $17.00 per hour and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It involves long-distance driving throughout Kentucky. Drivers use a company-owned vehicle to transport medical and healthcare materials, including lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related items. Route assignments and duties may vary according to client and business needs. MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with organizations nationwide. The company emphasizes teamwork, integrity, growth, reliable service, and a collaborative workplace. Training is provided through its Blue Shirt Certified program, and the company describes opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver's license for at least 3 years.
Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
Familiarity working with and adapting to technology.
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
Ability to pass initial and random drug and alcohol screens.
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 may be required depending on location and local mandates.
Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, including items from storage racks.
Ability to handle varying item weights and physical demands even when pickup and drop-off duties or routes are inconsistent.
Comfort walking long distances and standing for long periods.
As a condition of employment after receiving an offer, complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review.

Responsibilities

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