What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Courier (FT, 40 Hours) position at OPKO Health Inc?
We are looking for a Medical Courier (40 hours per week) in our Woodside, NY location.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00PM - 11:30PM
Position Summary:
Couriers are our front line representatives to our clients. They are responsible for pickup and delivery of medical specimens from clients along a specific route. Their professionalism, courtesy, and customer service skills along with excellent driving ability are essential to our ability to service our clients every day.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions
- Safely transport lab specimens, medical records, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related material in a timely manner
- Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior
- Operate a hand-held scanning device to accurately track items through the transportation cycle
- Strictly observe operating policies, procedures and service schedules
- Present a professional image to clients and the public through appearance and interaction
- Conduct pre/post trip vehicle inspections and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly vehicle
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid driver's license and clean driving history (No violations in the past year, No more than two moving violations in the past 36 months)
- Have at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and possess a valid driver's license issued in the state of residence
Preferred Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Relevant industry/driving experience
- Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points
Physical Requirements
- Extended periods of driving
- Frequent standing, walking
- Ability to bend, twist, squat, climb stairwells
- Must be able to lift and maneuver a minimum of 55 lbs
BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer
