Courier/Driver RHS

Riverside Hospital; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Courier to support transportation operations across Riverside facilities. You will drive a company vehicle on pre-described daily routes, deliver and pick up items, and help with Materials Management tasks on demand.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred experience driving commercial vehicles and a valid license. CDL-DMV preferred; driving company vehicles is a core function of the job.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with physicians and staff.
• Safety-oriented with attention to proper handling guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up designated items from all stops on schedule.
• Adhere to handling guidelines and follow special instructions for items.
• Procure and file documentation or receipts for items.
• Support route optimization for cost reduction and standardization.
• Assist coworkers and cover for other couriers when needed.
• Ensure vehicle and mobile units are maintained and safety checks completed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range $15.00 - $19.50/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Courier provides a wide range of transportation support necessary to coordinate pick-ups and deliveries of a variety of items including, interdepartmental mail, U. S. mail, parcels, packages, lab items, pharmacy items, blood and tissue samples, supplies, x-rays, and any other items as directed by the supervisor. The Courier will drive a company vehicle on pre-described daily routes to specific Riverside facilities as directed. The Courier will assist in other areas of Materials Management as required.

What you will do

• Deliver and pick up designated items from all stops on schedule. Depart and return from courier runs in time frame designated on schedule unless otherwise directed.

• Adhere to proper handling guidelines ensuring special handling instructions are followed accordingly.

• Procure and file documentation or receipts for all items as required.

• Identify and contribute to route and mobile unit set up optimization for cost reduction and standardization opportunities

• Assist co-workers with improving work procedures and increasing productivity during non-peak times. Perform back-up duties for other couriers as needed.

• Ensure all preventative maintenance and safety checks are performed on vehicle and mobile units as required. Maintain a clean, clutter free vehicle. Procure maintenance documentation and receipts for the fleet maintenance record.

• Attend all in-service education, departmental, or update meetings as required. Maintain up to date yearly testing.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED, (Required)

Experience

Experience driving commercial vehicles (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills/ability to interact professionally with all levels of physicians and staff Safety-oriented

Licenses and Certifications

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - DMV (Preferred)

Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job

Operates company vehicles as essential function of the job

Valid Drivers License (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .