• Courier

    UnityPoint Health (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Laboratory

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: .01

    + Department: Courier and External Delivery

    + Shift: PRN as needed Temporary

    + Job ID: 171519

     

    Overview

     

    This position covers a broad combination of courier services, including but not limited to, special assignments and errands, mailroom duties, physician office routes, and lab and x-ray deliveries.

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    + The associate is aware of hospital and department compliance for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.

    + Successfully completes hospital-wide orientation, annual hospital competencies and department/unit specific competencies.

    + For the safety of our patients and co-workers, St. Luke’s Hospital requires seasonal and job related vaccinations. This is reviewed regularly during periodic health assessments.

    + Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

    + Using a St. Luke’s vehicle, transports lab specimens from clinics and hospitals to other clinics and hospital. Other items that we may transport are but not limited to; mail, supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc.

    + Sorts and delivers US Postal Service mail and all interdepartmental mail.

    + Responsible for reporting maintenance needs of courier vehicles. Responsible for washing, fueling, checking tires and fluids.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    + Must be at least 18 years old.

    + Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

    + Demonstrates good driving skills.

    + Customer/patient focused

    + Map reading

    + Flexibility

    + Managing priorities/deadlines

    + Communication-written and verbal

    + Self-development