Mail Clerk

Norton Sound Health Corp; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation in Nome, AK, is seeking a Regular Full-time Mail Courier. The role handles incoming/outgoing mail, delivers Pharmacy prescriptions, and provides courier support across departments in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include daily interoffice mail delivery, mail routing, and maintaining supplies. A valid Alaska driver's license, clean record, and 1 year in a service environment with 5 years driving are required, with BLS noted.

Qualifications

• All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees should have patient/customer service skills and good communication.
• General knowledge of typical office technology is expected.
• Must have Alaska driver's license and clean driving record (see credentials).

Responsibilities

• Pick up mail from post office and distribute to department mailboxes.
• Weigh and stamp outgoing mail with required documentation and insurance.
• Daily pick-up and delivery of interoffice mail.
• Provide courier service to all departments as needed.
• Deliver Pharmacy prescriptions to Nome patients daily.
• Assist with Materials Management document filing and reconciliation.
• Act as back-up Patient Driver when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient focus

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Regular Full-time Staff Nome, AK, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2615

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.09 Hourly

Purpose of Position

Process incoming and outgoing mail for the organization and serve as courier when needed.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions

• Pick up mail from post office and distribute it to appropriate department/personnel mail boxes
• Weigh and stamp outgoing mail, ensuring appropriate documentation, delivery notification, insurance, etc. is needed based on contents of package and desires of sender
• Daily pick-up and delivery of interoffice mail
• Monitor and maintain a sufficient level of mail supplies
• Monitor and request funds for mail processing as necessary
• Provide courier service to all departments as needed
• Perform daily delivery of Pharmacy prescriptions to Nome patients
• Provide support to other Departments when delivery of goods is required
• Act as back-up Patient Driver fulfilling job responsibilities when necessary
• Assist with Materials Management document filing and reconciliation
• Perform other duties as assigned

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below.

• None required

Required Skills and Abilities

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

1 year(s) working in a service environment, hospital setting preferred, and 5 years driving experience

0 (years)

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Valid Alaska Driver's License and a clean driving record

Must be 21 years old

Must have an acceptable driving record without any major violations or no more than two minor violations in the last three years. BLS.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit less than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time
• Lift or carry unaided 25 to 50 pounds
• Push or pull using up to moderate force
• See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in a standard office environment and includes exposure to biomedical specimens
• Work may be conducted outside in inclement weather conditions

I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.

Affirmation of understanding of job duties