Medical Driver - Elmhurst, IL (Full Time) M-F 5PM-1:30 AM

MedSpeed • Elmhurst, IL

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About The Position

MedSpeed is hiring a full-time Medical Driver (also called a Logistics Service Representative) in Elmhurst, Illinois. The role pays $17.25 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked after 10 p.m. The fixed schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Training is provided through MedSpeed’s Blue Shirt Certified program. Most of the workday is spent driving a company-owned vehicle to transport medical specimens, supplies, records, pharmaceuticals, and other materials for healthcare clients. Route duties and assignments may vary according to client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes.

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with organizations nationwide. It describes its culture as collaborative and focused on teamwork, integrity, keeping commitments, continuous improvement, and employee growth. The company vehicle is provided, and the schedule is fixed. Employment is conditional on completing a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review. Candidates must also pass a third-party Fitness for Duty physical examination. COVID-19 vaccination proof may be required depending on location and local mandates.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• At least 19 years of age and an active driver’s license held for at least three years.
• Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
• Familiarity with technology and the ability to adapt to it.
• Ability to closely follow procedures.
• Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
• Ability to pass initial and random drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions.
• Excellent driving history.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, including lifting items from storage racks.
• Ability to walk long distances and stand for long periods.
• Ability to meet varying item weights and physical demands even when pickup and drop-off responsibilities or routes are inconsistent.
• Ability to participate in and pass a third-party Fitness for Duty physical examination.
• Completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, X-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials.
• Use a handheld scanning device to accurately track items throughout the transportation cycle.
• Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
• Present a professional image when interacting with clients and the public.
• Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Drive safely and courteously.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
• Perform duties across assigned routes and adapt to route changes and varying client or business needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
• Contribute to a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.

Benefits

• Training provided through the Blue Shirt Certified program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus a flexible spending account (FSA).
• 401(k).
• On-demand access to earned pay.
• Paid time off.
• Company vehicle, with no need for personal vehicle maintenance or gas reimbursement.
• Fixed, predictable schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed