Courier

PathAdvantage; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PathAdvantage in Dallas, TX seeks a Courier to inspect vehicles, collect specimens, deliver reports and supplies, and maintain client relationships with timely service. A strong focus on accuracy and safety is required to ensure proper packaging and transport of lab materials.

The role emphasizes dependable daily routing, adherence to procedures, and maintaining vehicle readiness and a clean driving record while serving multiple client locations on a Mon-Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in transportation and customer service preferred.
• Must hold a valid Texas driver's license with clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Inspect courier vehicle for scratches, inflated tires, etc. before starting courier route.
• Pick up specimens from client offices, deliver reports and supplies.
• Check each daily client’s lockbox at least once a day, if accessible.
• Pick up sharps’ container and infectious waste from client offices.
• Ensure all finalized reports are properly packaged for each stop and delivered.
• Distribute requested supplies to clients and maintain turnarounds.

Job description

Job Details:

Mon-Fri Schedule

Responsibilities:

• Inspect courier vehicle for scratches, inflated tires, etc. before starting courier route.
• Responsible for picking up specimens from client offices, deliver reports and supplies.
• Responsible for checking each daily client’s lockbox at least once a day, if accessible.
• Responsible for picking up sharps’ container and infectious waste from client offices.
• Responsible for all finalized reports being properly packaged for each stop on courier run and correctly delivered.
• Responsible for all requested supplies being correctly distributed to clients.
• Maintain accurate record keeping of specimens obtained from client offices and of delivered supplies.
• Maintain a positive and constructive relationship with all clients including being mindful of clients’ needs reporting any complaints, comments, suggestions to the Courier Manager.
• Maintain Turnaround time standards.
• Maintain company vehicle including cleanliness, fuel needs, and maintenance.
• Report any damage or need for service to the vehicle.
• Follow vehicle accident/ breakdown protocols.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications:

• The Courier must possess at a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in transportation and customer service is preferred.
• Must carry a valid driver’s license from the state of Texas and clean driving history.

Skills:

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated dependability and reliability
• Familiarity working with and adapting to technology
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely
• Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points
• Frequent standing and walking
• Extended periods of driving and sitting, ability to bend, twist, squat, climbing stairwells and in and out of vehicles
• Must be able lift and maneuver minimum of 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-50 lbs occasionally
• Drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions
• Follow lab regulatory requirements for transporting patient specimens, lab results, supplies, instruments (e.g. centrifuges), sharps, infectious wastes and chemical
• Must be cautious in handling packages and organized, as any disarray of labeling or sorting lab specimens and test results can have dire consequences for medical offices and their patients.