Courier Services Coordinator
Coeur d'Alene-ID--
Courier Services Coordinator
Position Summary:
Responsible for a seamless courier network that links all internal and external services within Kootenai Health. Oversee all route sheets to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of routes. Trouble shoots and communicates potential hurdles in daily services to accommodate for emergent needs to courier staff.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures all couriers follow all policies and procedures as well as educate clients on standards and procedures for utilization of the courier services
- Review items for transport and determine the proper destination of said items and coordinates deliver times with all clients
- Daily assigns routes to appropriate courier to ensure timely, accurate and safe delivery of items
- Oversees and monitors of transports of supplies including blood, cash, specimens and pharmaceuticals between the hospital, departments and contracted physician offices
- Oversees mileage and trip statistics for all couriers and provides monthly reports to Supervisor of department
- May direct the work of others and is responsible for service in the absence of the Supervisor
- Performs a variety of tasks
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent preferred
- Valid driver's license with no restrictions
- Minimum of 2 year of delivery experience required
- Minimum of 3 years driving experience required
- Safe driving record
- Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding the governing of motor vehicles in the State of Idaho
- Knowledge of geographic locations, vehicle routing opportunities and traffic conditions within the service area
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
- Typical equipment used in a clinical job
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy equipment
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
- Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
- Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
- Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
- Robust and interactive employee referral program
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at tmora@kh.org or Front Desk 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
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