Courier II

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Courier II is responsible for the pick-up, transportation and delivery of lab specimens, medical records, medications, and patient related documentation among various departments within Fred Hutch Cancer Center clinics and campus, off-site clinics and via shuttle service or by driving a Fred Hutch vehicle.

This is a driving courier position. Shift may be 7am or 7:30am start time. 

Responsibilities

• Complete all duties of Courier I and:
• Train couriers as needed.
• Maintains technical knowledge of all courier systems and assist with trouble shooting.
• Maintains knowledge of at least two campus routes and all medication courier routes.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Degree, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of courier or other relevant experience. 
• Pharmacy Assistant license (must be able to attain a Pharmacy Assistant License within 45 days of hire). Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use effective customer service skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate in person as well as in writing professionally and effectively.
• Excellent multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computerized or automated system operations and record keeping practices.
• Basic math skills and knowledge of units of measure.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds using proper techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to consistently walk during the majority of an eight-hour shift and/or an average of 10-12 miles per day.

Preferred: 

• Knowledge and practice of safe blood borne pathogen handling techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals and carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.22 to $31.63 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). 

Additional Information

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