We are looking for a Medical Courier.
Position Summary:
Couriers are our front line representatives to our clients. They are responsible for pickup and delivery of medical specimens from clients along a specific route. Their professionalism, courtesy, and customer service skills along with excellent driving ability are essential to our ability to service our clients every day.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions
- Safely transport lab specimens, medical records, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related material in a timely manner
- Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior
- Operate a hand-held scanning device to accurately track items through the transportation cycle
- Strictly observe operating policies, procedures and service schedules
- Present a professional image to clients and the public through appearance and interaction
- Conduct pre/post trip vehicle inspections and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly vehicle
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid driver's license and clean driving history (No violations in the past year, No more than two moving violations in the past 36 months)
- Have at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and possess a valid driver's license issued in the state of residence
Preferred Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Relevant industry/driving experience
- Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points
Physical Requirements
- Extended periods of driving
- Frequent standing, walking
- Ability to bend, twist, squat, climb stairwells
- Must be able to lift and maneuver a minimum of 55 lbs
BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Preferred Qualifications
What We Do
For more than four decades, BioReference has built a legacy based on scientific excellence, innovation and world-class service in laboratory testing solutions. Amidst a tidal wave of change in healthcare in recent years, BioReference has evolved, adding significant services and solutions aimed at addressing the needs of today’s customers. Laboratory testing remains the cornerstone to the services we provide. As we challenge the limits of specialty diagnostics, we are making strategic investments to continue drive innovation and cultivate a unique customer experience, as well as expanding our reach to match the dynamic needs of an ever-changing healthcare system.
BioReference offers scientific expertise and laboratory innovation in oncology, urology, and women’s health. Our organization provides credible and tailored solutions for a wide spectrum of customers and patients, including medical practices small and large, hospitals and health systems, correctional institutions, government agencies, educational systems, sport leagues, travel and leisure industries, and retail markets. In addition to an extensive test menu with 99% of tests performed in-house, BioReference’s differentiated offerings include large-scale health screening programs, on-demand mobile phlebotomy, and transformative business solutions that optimize laboratory testing and management.
BioReference is part of OPKO Health, Inc., a multinational biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company that seeks to establish industry-leading positions in large, rapidly growing markets. Headquartered in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, BioReference operates 10 laboratory facilities around the country, is in-network with the largest health plans in the United States, and serves over 19 million patients annually.
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