Courier - On-Call

THIS POSITION IS ON-CALL ONLY.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Courier Services Manager this position performs non-technical laboratory tasks such as stocking of lab materials, providing courier services locally and in surrounding counties, and assisting in maintaining the overall efficiency of the lab. 

Our vehicle insurance carrier requires that all Couriers meet the following criteria to be covered by our insurance policy:

• Minimum 21 Years of Age
• Three (3) or less minor violations/accidents in the past three years, and/or no major violation in the past five (5) years.

Employment is contingent upon completion and satisfactory results of a background check as well as our vehicle insurance carrier’s approval and acceptance of your current State of Washington Motor Vehicle Record.  

Northwest Pathology, P.S. dba Avero Diagnostics operates on a 24/7/365 basis; individual may be required to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.  Schedule flexibility with and without advanced notice is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Performs courier services including specimen pick-up, report and client supplies delivery.  
• Reviews requisitions and specimens for completeness at time of pick-up and interacts professionally with client office and clinical staff as appropriate to obtain any discrepant information.   
• Provides administrative support to NWP leadership team, laboratory staff and physicians as needed.
• Assists the department with service, and maintenance of NWP vehicles.
• Maintains the department(s) in a professional manner, including cleaning and restocking supplies.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment, supplies and assigned work area.
• Maintains professional attitude and appearance at all times. 
• Attends various trainings and meetings as needed.
• Performs other related tasks as directed.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree is a plus
• Active and valid US State-Issued Driver’s License with acceptable motor vehicle record as defined and approved by the company’s vehicle insurance carrier. 

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year of driving experience required; prior courier or professional driving preferred.
• Laboratory and/or healthcare environment experience is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Smartphone device proficiency.
• The ability to drive in inclement weather situations. This includes snow, rain and ice.
• Exhibits patience and approachability, sets positive tone and example for team member behavior, work ethic & quality, abilities, skills and overall performance.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality at all levels; acts with high integrity.
• Establishes and maintains solid interpersonal relationships with team members across all levels of an organization. 
• Demonstrates and facilitates professional communication skills; must be able to understand, listen, write and speak fluently, professionally, and, effectively in the English language. 
• Motivated, responsible and organized self-starter who excels at time management, timely follow-up, meeting commitments, and, possesses a passion for continuous learning and improvement. 
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, research and problem-solving skills. Pro-active ability to identify, assess, improve/refine and solve complex challenges, processes and/or situations.
• Ability to successfully work collaboratively within a team as well as independently with minimal supervision. 
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast paced, high growth, team-based environment while successfully handling competing and ever-changing priorities and responsibilities with frequent interruptions. 
• Solid track record of taking responsibility and holding one’s self accountable for high quality task deliverables within established deadlines. 
• Effective facilitation, collaboration, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities. 
• Exhibit personal presentation in a professional manner as it relates to appearance, communication and actions. 
• Proficient software/computer skills utilizing various applications which includes, but is not limited, to the following:  MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, health care database/systems, etc.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Focused on overall team success vs. solely on individual success. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. 
• The organization has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.
• This position works in a demanding, fast-paced office and lab environment with the need to meet daily workload requirements.   Incumbent may be exposed to chemicals and requires the use of personal protection equipment and universal precautions.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/keyboards/mice, printers, phones, mobile devices, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, etc. The noise level in the office work environment varies from moderate to loud.    

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; grasp and/or reach with hands and arms; repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity and ability to adjust focus to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; reading reports, various forms charts or records, transcribing; viewing computer monitor(s); extensive reading; and legally operate a motor vehicle.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties and/or work various shifts as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.   Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.