Courier

City of Hope; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a part‑time Courier to ensure timely delivery of prescriptions, specimens, and supplies within the service area. Earn $16.00–$17.00 per hour with a 1-2 day per week schedule.

The role supports patient care and operational efficiency, with benefits including health, 401(k), and paid time off. Must have a valid IL driver’s license and map-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois driver's license with clean driving record.
• Familiarity with delivery routes and map reading.
• Experience with computerized mapping and scheduling tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collects payments for delivered prescriptions as needed.
• Delivers prescriptions, specimens, and documents to clinics and local facilities.
• Maintains delivery records and vehicle upkeep.

Skills

Driver's License

Map Reading

Delivery Routes

Mapping Tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mapping Software

Job description

Overview

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a reliable part‑time Courier to join our team, ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of prescriptions, specimens, and essential supplies within our service area. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining our high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.

Schedule: 1-2 days per week.

Pay & Benefits

• Expected Hiring Pay Range: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
  (Based on experience, education, and other factors)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs – Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Company-paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Collects payments for delivered prescriptions as needed.
• Assists practice with deliveries of lab specimens, mail, documents, and xrays to and from Unity Point, or OSF/St. Francis, as well as other local businesses.
• Assists with pickup and delivery of soiled linens to commercial cleaners.
• Develops delivery route minimizing time and mileage between deliveries.
• Maintains accurate delivery and vehicle records.
• Assures delivery vehicle is kept maintained in a timely manner.
• Delivers occasional missing or unexpected medications to satellite clinic offices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned/requested by the Director of Pharmacy Services, the Retail Pharmacists, or the IV Prep Supervisor.
• Works additional hours when requested;
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested;
• Reports to work area on time and remain available throughout the work day;
• Communicates to outside facilities in a courteous, helpful manner;
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Observes OSHA and facility policies and guidelines;
• Cleans pharmacy equipment, utensils, and work areas.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Familiarity with delivery routes and proficiency in map reading.
• Experience with computerized mapping and scheduling tools is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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. Requires prolonged sitting while driving, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20. Requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Requires the absence of medical or legal restrictions or impairments prohibiting the holding of a valid drivers license.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed both in the office environment and driving in the community. Involves frequent contact with staff and the public. Requires exposure to conditions common to a clinic environment.