Medical Courier - 2nd Shift

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA with employer match

403b

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Dunwoody, GA is seeking a Medical Courier for the second shift (3:00pm–11:30pm). The role involves shipment and delivery of blood and components to service area clients, with five days a week and some nights, weekends, and on-call hours.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with the ability to lift up to 70 pounds and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Valid driver’s license and LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review shipping notices and orders to determine priorities and methods.
• Receive and carry out blood orders from hospitals and customers.
• Inspect and evaluate blood products for safety and potency.
• Package and deliver blood products to service area clients or other transportation agencies.
• Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies, transport small items for repair.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Reading documents

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for reliable and customer service oriented individuals to join our team as

• Available Shift: Second Shift - 3:00pm to 11:30pm, 5 days a weeksome night, weekend, and on-call hours are required.**

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for reliable and customer service oriented individuals to join our team as Medical Courier in Dunwoody, GA. This position is responsible for issues related to the shipment and delivery of blood and blood components.

• Available Shift: Second Shift - 3:00pm to 11:30pm, 5 days a weeksome night, weekend, and on-call hours are required.**

Starting salary range is $17.25 - $18.97 an hour, commensurate with education and directly related experience

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Overnight shift differential
• Holiday premium paid on certain holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Review shipping notices, orders and other records to determine priorities and shipping methods required to meet scheduled deadlines
• Receive and carry out blood orders from hospitals and other customers
• Inspect and evaluate blood products to ensure they are safe, pure and potent
• Package and deliver blood products to service area clients or to other transportation agencies
• Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies and transport small items for repair when necessary
• Assist Hospital Services Team Leader with resolving problems in a timely manner according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
• Must be able to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend and on-call hours are required
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must be able to do basic math, including addition, subtraction, proportion, percentages, etc.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping and repetitive motion. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $17.25 - $18.97 an hour. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.