Courier

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks a full-time Driver/Delivery Associate to transport medical specimens and supplies, maintain confidentiality, and follow safety protocols. The role requires Monday–Friday style weekend rotation with a 6:00am start, 40 hours per week, and conscientious handling of sensitive materials.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid state driver’s license, ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver medical specimens and supplies, ensuring integrity.
• Maintain proper handling, storage, and transport of hazardous materials.
• Adhere to schedules, routes, and safety protocols.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform routine maintenance.
• Communicate with clients, staff, and dispatch.
• Handle urgent delivery requests and phone inquiries promptly.
• Document deliveries and support workflow improvements.
• Lift up to 60 lbs and use freight equipment as needed.
• Collect payments or signatures as required.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Department

60315 IL ACL Laboratories - IL Logistics

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Sunday through Thursday 6am start

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver all assigned items, including medical specimens and supplies, ensuring integrity and confidentiality.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and transport of sensitive and hazardous materials.
• Adhere to schedules, routes, and safety protocols.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and scheduled maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and dispatch.
• Respond promptly and professionally to urgent delivery requests and phone calls.
• Document deliveries and support workflow improvements.
• Handle physical tasks (lifting to 60 lbs) and use freight equipment as needed.
• Collect payments or signatures as needed.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None

Education Required

• High school diploma or GED. Valid state driver’s license.

Experience Required

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong communication, customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient related information.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and perform physical tasks.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.