Courier

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:
Courier transport pick-up and delivery of parcels medical supplies mail banking x-rays linen specimens and other items as required to/from various Nuvance Health affiliates. Specific daily route in an established sequence keeping to a specific time schedule in order to accomplish tasks. Follow established policies and procedures governing the pick-up delivery and transportation of all items.

Responsibilities:

• Professional in appearance and contacts with all customers
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and on time adhering to a specified schedule
• Exercise sound judgment; take appropriate action when management input is unavailable
• Ensure appropriate handling and disposition of customer property
• Recognize the importance of stat runs and the urgency of delivering specific medical items in a safe and timely manner
• Adapt well to quickly changing conditions and work cooperatively as a team member to accomplish tasks
  

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid U. S. Drivers License free of any serious violations or excessive accident history/clean driving record
• Knowledge of the geography of the operating area
• Prior courier or similar experience and prior customer service experience preferred

• Work Conditions:
  Physical strength sufficient to perform the following tasks on objects weighing at least 75 lbs.: lifting carrying pushing pulling and handling Fine finger movements gripping and reaching above and below the shoulder is necessary
  Mobility parameters include sitting standing walking running climbing bending stooping crouching kneeling crawling twisting and balancing
  Necessary sensory and perceptual abilities include hearing conversations and other sounds
  Vision must be accurate at far and near distances as well as adequate color depth spatial and form perception
  Effectively feel read write and speak
  Physical ability and mental aptitude to operate motor vehicles safely in all conditions

Company: Northwell Health

Org Unit: 1067

Department: Mailroom

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly