Courier

owensborohealth; Greenville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Transportation Specialist to support regional transport needs across the area. The role delivers specimens, mail, reports, money, and supplies, and transports department equipment to event locations such as health fairs and screenings.

You will operate a dolly and phone, work with clinicians and staff, and handle documentation with accuracy.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Valid driver's license and 21 years of age at hire.
• Ability to operate a dolly and a telephone.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Picks up specimens, supplies, mail, reports, money, hazardous lab specimens, and other documents throughout the region as assigned and promptly delivers to designated locations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of region served, including routes established for routine and urgent transport.
• Assists with maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Prepares and submits all required documentation.
• Interacts with team members, physicians, office staff, patients, visitors, and other departments.
• Transports department equipment to event locations for health fairs, off-site screenings, and other events.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Stress management

Dolly operation

Telephone handling

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: Variable | Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Department: Safety & Security

Job Summary:

Provides transportation services which may include mail, money, team members, golden partner members, community members, reports, hazardous lab specimens, and supplies to and from off-site locations throughout the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Picks up specimens, supplies, mail, reports, money, hazardous lab specimens, and other documents throughout the region as assigned and promptly delivers to designated locations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of region served, including general and specific routes established for routine and urgent transport.
• Assists with maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Prepares and submits all required documentation.
• Interacts with other team members, physicians, physician's office staff, patients, visitors, ancillary departments, support areas, and the community.
• Transports department equipment to event locations for health fairs, off-site screenings, and other events.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be able to operate dolly and telephone.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

No experience required

Education

None

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire

Organizational Responsibilities:

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.