Orders Runner- Bakersfield

Compassionate Care Home Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Company vehicle when eligible

PTO, holidays, sick days

401(k)

Job summary

Compassionate Care Home Health seeks an Orders Runner to support Kern County and surrounding areas, driving a company vehicle when available and delivering essential medical orders. You will work with physicians and staff to ensure timely processing of orders and maintain accurate records.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid California driver's license, and the ability to drive long hours with reliable, safe performance. A positive attitude and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Solid faxing and computer skills; familiarity with computerized documentation systems.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to think critically.
• Dependable.
• Customer service background.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Clean DMV record.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential physicians.
• Meet Agency, State and Federal deadlines for obtaining physician signatures on medical orders and follow up with providers to ensure return of orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow written and routine delivery instructions.
• Utilize Google Maps to map routes efficiently.
• Follow direction and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Drive long distances in various conditions.
• Operate a company vehicle when available.
• Practice safe driving habits and traffic rules.
• Be honest, reliable, and hardworking.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with coworkers and referrals.
• Assist in building community perceptions of Compassionate Care Home Health Agency as a high-quality provider of services.
• Occasionally work overtime as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Faxing systems

GPS/Google Maps

Job description

Are you looking for a career where the work you do truly matters — where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day? Search no further.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well-being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full-time positions:

• Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
• Strong, supportive company culture
• Growth and development opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate
• Company vehicle when eligible
• PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
• 401(k)
• And more!

Compassionate Care currently has six office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield) and serves ten counties in California (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and San Luis Obispo). - and we continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us.

We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day.

We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart.

Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.

Position

We are currently seeking to fill the Orders Runner position in Kern County and Surrounding Areas:

• Compensation:
• Hourly (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc).
• Opportunity to accumulate overtime.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

3. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential physicians

• Responsible to meet Agency, State and Federal deadlines for obtaining physician signature of medical orders and will follow up with providers to insure return of delinquent medical orders
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow written and routine delivery instructions.
• Utilize Google Maps to map routes efficiently..
• Follow direction and complete tasks with little to no supervision.
• Comfortable driving for long periods of time in various conditions.
• Comfortable driving a company vehicle if one is available.
• Practice safe driving habits, following all traffic rules and regulations.
• Must be honest, reliable and hardworking.
• Must have a great attitude and effective communication skills with coworkers, management and referral sources.
• If needed, available for overtime.
• Assists in building community, customer, payer and patient perceptions of Compassionate Care Home Health Agency as a high quality provider of services.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma, sometimes combined with medical assistant certification
• Solid faxing and computer skills; familiarity with computerized documentation systems
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to think critically
• Dependable
• Customer service background
• Valid California's driver's license.
• Clean DMV record.

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into one of California’s most trusted providers of Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care services. We are honored to bring compassionate, high-quality care that offers comfort, dignity, and support to the patients and families we serve.

Our team of experienced professionals provides medical, comfort, rehabilitative, and personal care with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Guided by strong training and a deep heart for service, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in every home we enter.

Join our team and help us make a difference every day—in every patient, every home, and every heart.

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