Courier

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with quarterly market/

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plan options

Comprehensive benefits

Wage access

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH, is seeking a dedicated Courier to transport mail, linens, Pharmacy medications, and other materials across SOMC facilities. Under supervision of the Transportation Manager, you will handle delivery routes, maintain logs, and ensure timely, safe transportation.

The role requires a High School diploma, a valid BMVL license, and BLS/AED training within 90 days. Driving experience preferred; competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BMVL license required and must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers.
• BLS/AED training within 90 days of hire.
• Previous delivery driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and delivers mail to hospital campus mailrooms and departments.
• Transports linen, interoffice mail, medical records, x-ray films and reports within SOMC facilities.
• Transports Pharmacy medications to SOMC locations and patient addresses; collects co-pays as necessary.
• Follows daily vehicle condition reports and maintains transportation logs.
• Ensures courier request board is cleared nightly and communicates any delays.
• Keeps vehicle clean and ready for next use; performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of Manager of Transportation. The Courier's primary job function is to transport mail, materials, linen, and Pharmacy medications throughout all facilities of SOMC and other locations as designated including patient addresses. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Licensure:

• BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers)

•BLS/AED training course within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

• Previous experience in driving delivery vehicles preferred.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Collects postal mail from post office, delivers to both hospital campus mailrooms and sorts per department.
2. Transports linen, interoffice mail, medical records, x-ray films and reports and distributes within S.O.M.C. facilities.
3. Transports legal and confidential material for S.O.M.C.
4. Transports small portable patient equipment and materials within the healthcare facilities of S.O.M.C.
5. Transports biological specimens and bio-hazardous materials to and from various locations for S.O.M.C.
6. Delivers materials to financial institutions.
7. Delivers Pharmacy medications to SOMC locations and patient addresses. Collects co-pays as necessary.
8. Completes daily vehicle condition report and recommends or requests appropriate maintenance to be performed.
9. Prepares and maintains accurate transportation logs and other data as required.
10. Ensures courier request board is cleared nightly. If unable, courier will communicate to next morning as to why.
11. Ensures van is cleaned/cleared of all supplies, trash, and equipment, and ready for next use.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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