Courier I - Lab Specimen & Medications Delivery

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision

Dental

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement

Family life support

Employee assistance program

Onsite health clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a Courier I to handle the pick-up, transport, and delivery of lab specimens, medications, and patient-related materials on a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

This hourly position runs 10:30am–7:00pm, with responsibilities including maintaining logs, tracking items, and supporting storeroom duties, while adhering to departmental procedures and Fred Hutch policies.

Qualifications

• High School Degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Assistant License (must attain within 45 days of hire).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate in person and in writing professionally.
• Excellent multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computerized or automated system operations and record keeping practices.
• Basic math skills and knowledge of units of measure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk for most of an eight-hour shift (10–12 miles/day).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all specimens, medications, and patient-related materials accurately and promptly.
• Monitor courier phone and adjust priorities to maintain route schedule.
• Maintain courier logs and ensure entries are legible and accurate.
• Report missing or damaged specimens, medications, and patient materials.
• Assist with training new couriers as needed.
• Fill in for other routes or other Supply Chain duties as needed.
• Assist with storeroom duties during downtime.
• Adhere to departmental procedures and Fred Hutch policies.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Assistant License (within 45 days)

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a Courier I to handle the pick-up, transport, and delivery of lab specimens, medications, and patient-related materials on a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

This hourly position runs 10:30am–7:00pm, with responsibilities including maintaining logs, tracking items, and supporting storeroom duties, while adhering to departmental procedures and Fred Hutch policies.