Medical Courier in Dothan, Alabama at Lifesouth Community Blood Centers Inc

Description: Do you enjoy being on the move, staying organized, and providing excellent customer service? Are you looking for a meaningful role where your work directly supports patients and healthcare facilities in your community?
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Medical Courier to join our team in Dothan, AL. In this role, you'll help ensure the safe and timely transportation of blood products, supplies, and important materials that support lifesaving operations throughout our service area.
***Must be able to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend, and on-call hours are required.***
What You'll Do

• Transport blood products, supplies, and materials safely and efficiently to hospitals, donor centers, and other service locations
• Review shipping notices, orders, and delivery documentation to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
• Receive and fulfill blood product orders from hospitals and other customers
• Inspect blood products to verify quality and proper handling requirements
• Package and prepare blood products for shipment according to established procedures
• Assist with errands, supply pickups, document deliveries, and transportation of items for repair when needed
• Support Hospital Services leadership by helping resolve delivery and transportation issues
• Maintain compliance with LifeSouth policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, and on-call shifts
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, instructions, and related documentation
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, percentages, and proportions
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, grasp, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and occasionally stoop, squat, push, pull, climb, and perform overhead lifting

Benefits & Perks

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Supplemental insurance options including life, cancer, accident, and disability coverage
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Mental wellness resources and telehealth counseling services
• Holiday premium pay on certain holidays
• Overnight shift differential for Hospital Services staff
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees and 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• CDL bonus program

Join LifeSouth and help deliver the products and services that make lifesaving donations possible every day.

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $14.50 - $15.95 an hour. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

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