Medical Courier

Goldfinch Laboratory is a state-of-the-art pathology laboratory with tremendous growth potential in a northwest Des Moines suburb. Join a casual and family-friendly but professional work environment in a modern, light-filled, spacious facility with safe, convenient parking.

Job Description:

A Goldfinch Laboratory Courier is responsible for performing routine and specialized duties to support the organization with emphasis on courier support. Routine duties to support the organization include driving a daily route Monday – Friday within the state of Iowa collecting specimens from medical offices for delivery to the laboratory. Specialized duties to support the organization include delivering materials and supplies to clients as needed. The Courier must demonstrate the ability to work independently, possess effective record-keeping skills and work comfortably under tight deadlines to ensure safe and efficient transportation of medical items.

Job Duties:

• Following a specified schedule, obtain samples from client locations ensuring accurate inventory management per Goldfinch Laboratory and the client's requirements.
• Ensure that the documentation included corresponds to each specimen collected.
• Securely store specimens within the delivery vehicle, maintaining appropriate temperature requirements.
• Provide punctual and safe pickups and deliveries of specimens from client locations to Goldfinch Laboratory and potentially other locations.
• Track mileage and other details of courier vehicle accurately and as required.
• Perform minor maintenance checks of courier vehicle as needed and take vehicle to service appointments as required.
• Other duties, as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Outstanding routing and directional skills.
• High level of attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to Goldfinch Laboratory Vision and Values
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to urgent and changing situations
• Ability to work unsupervised with an emphasis on punctuality and courtesy
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently

Company Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• PTO
• 7 paid holidays
• Paid time off for jury duty, voting
• 401K with limited company match

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (lifting boxes, files, etc.). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color differentiation, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Language:

• and write English fluently (Required)

License/Certification:

• Iowa Driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22