Part Time Transportation Specialist

Opportunities with Pro Health Physicians

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Pro Health is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join our growing team.

The Transportation Specialist is 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 Pro Health Physicians in an effort to improve its services to our patients. The incumbent will assume responsibilities for completing route assignments in a timely fashion.

Location: 950 Yale Avenue, Ste 1 - 6 Wallingford, CT (home site)

Schedule: This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10AM-3PM, Saturdays 11:00AM-3:30PM. Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

• 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
• Use Logistics phone and ensure the phone # is on the sign in sheet; answer or return phone calls in a timely manner
• Complete sign in sheet accurately with return time and # of specimens
• Ensure specimen count matches what the processors count
• 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

• 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.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver’s license
• Current Motor Vehicle record in good standing

• Previous experience as a delivery driver

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 $25.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At United Health 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.

United Health 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…