Courier

Advocate Health Care; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a reliable delivery driver to transport medical specimens and supplies with confidentiality and attention to safety. You will follow schedules, handle hazardous materials properly, and communicate effectively with clients, staff, and dispatch.

The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, vehicle upkeep, and accurate documentation of deliveries. Valid state driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and valid state driver’s license required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs and use freight equipment as needed.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid state driver’s license

Tools

Freight equipment

Job description

• 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.

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.