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

## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .**Department Specific Functions** #ED-LI1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based 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 for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff**Pay Grade:**H1The 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.# **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.*****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.* 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 mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. #J-18808-Ljbffr