Mail​/Utility Messenger PRN

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description:

The Mail/Messenger is responsible for sorting and distributing incoming and inter-office mail and parcels for all departments in the hospital and delivering on scheduled rounds. Prepares outgoing mail and parcels for pickup daily, and prints parcel package shipping reports. Serves as support to direct activities ensuring courier special requests are completed.

Reports to:

Communications Supervisor Supervises:
None Key Working Relationships:
Hospital staff, department staff, and outside agencies Primary Customer Groups:
Hospital staff Age/Population of Patients Served:

All Ages

Sorts and distributes incoming and inter-office correspondence/envelopes and memos to sorting bins or routes throughout the hospital. Sorts and distributes inter-office correspondence/envelopes throughout the network for centralized delivery process. Prepares outgoing first class and bulk mail for outsource mail processor or by use of postage metering device and ensures that the mail is brought to the pickup location at the right time daily to insure same day posting of all outgoing mail.

Prepares parcel packages (UPS, Federal Express, USPS) for outgoing pick-up on a daily basis. Prints parcel package-shipping reports daily. Acts as primary resource for copier operation and paper refill for the machine located in the mailroom/hall corridor and supplies for that copier.. Responds in a timely manner to calls for special courier and messenger requests as it relates to mail parcel package processing.

Stays current with office moves or change of location of all staff to insure proper mail routing. Monitors postage balances on all accts and machines and request funds when needed. Meets productivity /work standards while demonstrating competency in job skills and knowledge by completing scheduled work in allotted timeframe Fosters an environment of PDCA in their daily work activities. Key member and supporter of PEX activities and lean training.

Perform on-line tracking of parcel on request. Answer courier request calls and dispatch assignments as needed. Monitors and verifies postage due and business reply charges to actual letter piece count. Covers dispatch function for in-town couriers, documenting all requests and expediting stats as requested. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.

Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.

Assist with answering phone for customer requests Forwards address correction to appropriate departments. Completes and forwards cost allocations for postage for finance monthly.

Education:

1. High school diploma or certificate required.

B.

Experience:

None Special Skills and

Competencies:

Must be dependable and able to work…