University of Miami is hiring: Courier (H) in Miami

Overview

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The Department of UHealth Laboratories is currently seeking a full time Courier to work in Miami, FL. 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.

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Core 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.

Qualifications

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida 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.

Pay and status

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: H1

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Higher Education