Courier

Courier

The Courier delivers various kinds of documents, packages, and messages between offices or departments. This position also travels to off-site locations when necessary to complete assigned deliveries.

Job Functions:

• Delivers documents, packages and/or messages to their destination.
• Receives documents, materials, and information requiring delivery.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times during the course of delivery and thereafter.
• Plans and follows the most efficient routes for delivering goods.
• Sorts items for delivery, according to delivery route.
• Obtains signatures for pertinent information, upon delivery.
• Maintains records of items received and delivered, as well as the recipient.
• Remains accessible at all times via telephone, email or pager.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid FL Driver's license

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions:

• Pickup and delivery of pathology specimens, and other items to doctors, hospitals, and staff.
• Ensure the safe and timely transport of specimens.
• Hand-deliver specimens.
• Log specimen & other items transported and ensure recipients sign for delivery.
• Make sure pathology specimens are correctly stowed.
• Report golf cart maintenance needs.
• Accurately count and take inventory of medical items to be collected or delivered.
• Always maintains professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Safe driving skills.
• Perform all duties within HIPAA regulations.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.