Transportation Specialist

Optum; Yalesville (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

ProHealth Physicians, part of Optum, seeks a Transportation Specialist to drive a company vehicle on a set route, delivering mail and supplies and picking up specimens for lab processing. Schedule is 10 hours per week with hours between 8:30am and 9:30pm to be determined at hire.

Responsibilities include completing route sheets, checking specimen boxes, ensuring proper storage and maintaining a clean vehicle. Must have a HS diploma, a valid license, and a good driving record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Current motor vehicle record in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up mail and supplies to the offices.
• Pick up specimens and store appropriately for transport.
• Fill out route sheet completely and accurately.
• Go to each stop on the route sheet and check every specimen box for specimens.
• Complete sign-in sheet with return time and number of specimens.
• Adapt to scheduling changes due to weather, holidays or traffic.
• Operate a company owned vehicle following all state laws.
• Perform safety checks and ensure proper storage of specimens.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Current motor vehicle record in good"

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Transportation Specialist (2384954)

Transportation Specialist - 2384954

Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

ProHealth is seeking aTransportation Specialistto join our growingteam.

TheTransportation Specialistis responsible for driving a company vehicle on a set route to deliver and pick up mail and pick up specimens and deliver back to the lab for processing. The Transportation Specialist will work together as a team with all employees of ProHealth Physicians in an effort to improve its services to our patients. The incumbent will assume responsibilities for completing route assignments in a timely fashion.

Schedule:. 10 hours per week must be available between

8:30am – 9:30pm schedule to be determined upon hire

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver and pick up mail and supplies to the offices
• Pick up specimens and store appropriately for transport
• Fill out route sheet completely and accurately
• Go to each stop on the route sheet and check every specimen box for specimens
• Complete sign in sheet accurately with return time and # of specimens
• Ability to adapt to changes in scheduling due to weather, holidays or traffic
• Operate a company owned vehicle following all state laws
• Responsible for performing a safety check of the vehicle, ensuring all items necessary for proper storage are packed before departure; this includes ice for the cooler, dry ice for frozen specimens, cooler bag to pick up specimens; route sheet and information binder are all in the car
• Ensure all materials are accounted for and deliveries to proper destination
• Represent PHP Laboratory when dealing with Offices and Quest stations
• Maintain a clean vehicle inside and outside
• Comfortable lifting up to 20lbs

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Do you have a High School Diploma/GED
• Do you possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance
• Current Motor Vehicle record in good standing

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $25.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.