Courier - GAZETTE : Job Details

Location Department Courier and External Delivery Work Type (Portal Searching) Full Time Benefits This position covers a broad combination of courier services, including but not limited to, special assignments and errands, mailroom duties, physician office routes, and lab and x-ray deliveries.

* **Culture ** At UnityPoint Health, **you matter**. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

* **Benefits ** Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.

* **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

* **Development** We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

* **Community Involvement** Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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**Essential Functions/Responsibilities:**

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.

**EDUCATION**

The associate is aware of hospital and department compliance for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.

Successfully completes hospital-wide orientation, annual hospital competencies and department/unit specific competencies.

For the safety of our patients and co-workers, St. Lukes Hospital requires seasonal and job related vaccinations. This is reviewed regularly during periodic health assessments.

**CUSTOMER SERVICE**

Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospitals commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

Using a St. Lukes vehicle, transports lab specimens from clinics and hospitals to other clinics and hospital. Other items that we may transport are but not limited to; mail, supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc.

Sorts and delivers US Postal Service mail and all interdepartmental mail.

Responsible for reporting maintenance needs of courier vehicles. Responsible for washing, fueling, checking tires and fluids.

Performs other duties as assigned.

**Basic UPH Performance Criteria**

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

***Disclaimer:*** *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.* **Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behaviors**

Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Healths values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities

Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.

Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

**Minimum Requirements**

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

**Education:**

**Experience:**

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Demonstrates good driving skills.

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:**

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