Transportation Specialist - Part time

UnitedHealth Group • Wallingford, CT

3d • $16 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join their growing team. This is a part-time position responsible for driving a company vehicle on a set route to deliver and pick up mail, and to pick up specimens and deliver them back to the lab for processing. The Transportation Specialist will work collaboratively with all employees of ProHealth Physicians to improve patient services and will be responsible for completing route assignments in a timely fashion.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license
• Current Motor Vehicle record in good standing
• Comfortable lifting up to 20lbs

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a delivery driver

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up mail and supplies to the offices
• Pick up specimens and store appropriately for transport
• Fill out route sheet completely and accurately
• Go to each stop on the route sheet and check every specimen box for specimens
• Use Logistics phone and ensure the phone # is on the sign in sheet; answer or return phone calls in a timely manner
• Complete sign in sheet accurately with return time and # of specimens
• Ensure specimen count matches what the processors count
• Ability to adapt to changes in scheduling due to weather, holidays or traffic
• Operate a company owned vehicle following all state laws
• Responsible for performing a safety check of the vehicle, ensuring all items necessary for proper storage are packed before departure; this includes ice for the cooler, dry ice for frozen specimens, cooler bag to pick up specimens; route sheet and information binder are all in the car
• Ensure all materials are accounted for and deliveries to proper destination
• Represent PHP Laboratory when dealing with Offices and Quest stations
• Maintain a clean vehicle inside and outside

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options
• Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance
• Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED