Courier

Position At Health Quest Systems IncNorthwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.Summary: Courier transport, pick-up and delivery of parcels, medical supplies, mail banking, x-rays, linen, specimens, and other items as required to/from various Nuvance Health affiliates. Specific daily route, in an established sequence, keeping to a specific time schedule, in order to accomplish tasks. Follow established policies and procedures governing the pick-up, delivery, and transportation of all items.Responsibilities:Professional in appearance and contacts with all customersComplete assigned tasks efficiently and on time, adhering to a specified scheduleExercise sound judgment; take appropriate action when management input is unavailableEnsure appropriate handling and disposition of customer propertyRecognize the importance of stat runs and the urgency of delivering specific medical items in a safe and timely mannerAdapt well to quickly changing conditions and work cooperatively as a team member to accomplish tasksRequirements:High School Diploma or equivalentValid U. S. Driver's License, free of any serious violations or excessive accident history/clean driving recordKnowledge of the geography of the operating areaPrior courier or similar experience and prior customer service experience, preferredWork Conditions: Physical strength sufficient to perform the following tasks on objects weighing at least 75 lbs.: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and handling Fine finger movements, gripping and reaching above and below the shoulder is necessary Mobility parameters include sitting, standing, walking, running, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and balancing Necessary sensory and perceptual abilities include hearing conversations and other sounds Vision must be accurate at far and near distances as well as adequate color, depth, spatial and form perception Effectively feel, read, write and speak Physical ability and mental aptitude to operate motor vehicles, safely, in all conditionsCompany: Northwell Health