Courier​/Driver RHS

Location and Compensation

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range $15.00 - $19.50/Hourly. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

The Courier provides a wide range of transportation support necessary to coordinate pick-ups and deliveries of a variety of items including, interdepartmental mail, U. S. mail, parcels, packages, lab items, pharmacy items, blood and tissue samples, supplies, x-rays, and any other items as directed by the supervisor. The Courier will drive a company vehicle on pre-described daily routes to specific Riverside facilities as directed.

The Courier will assist in other areas of Materials Management as required.

• Deliver and pick up designated items from all stops on schedule.
• Depart and return from courier runs in time frame designated on schedule unless otherwise directed.
• Adhere to proper handling guidelines ensuring special handling instructions are followed accordingly.
• Procure and file documentation or receipts for all items as required.
• Identify and contribute to route and mobile unit set up optimization for cost reduction and standardization opportunities
• Assist co-workers with improving work procedures and increasing productivity during non-peak times.
• Perform back-up duties for other couriers as needed.
• Ensure all preventative maintenance and safety checks are performed on vehicle and mobile units as required.
• Maintain a clean, clutter free vehicle.
• Procure maintenance documentation and receipts for the fleet maintenance record.
• Attend all in-service education, departmental, or update meetings as required.
• Maintain up to date yearly testing.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED, (Required)
• Experience:
  
  Experience driving commercial vehicles (Preferred)

• Strong interpersonal skills/ability to interact professionally with all levels of physicians and staff
• Safety-oriented

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - DMV (Preferred)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Operates company vehicles as essential function of the job
• Valid Drivers License (Required)

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.

At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.