Courier/Purchasing Coordinator in East Hartford, Connecticut at First Choice Health Centers Inc
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Job Description
First Choice Health Centers is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Courier/Purchasing Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for the safe and timely transport of medical supplies, mail, and equipment between our facilities, as well as coordinating purchasing and stock management for office, PPE, and housekeeping supplies. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working across multiple sites.
Why First Choice?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being! For part time employees:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
- Paid vacation, holiday and floating holiday time
- Company paid Life insurance
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
- Complimentary premium Calm membership (#1 mental health app)
- Recognition programs
- The hourly budgeted pay range for this position is $18.00/hour to $22.00/hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, etc.
Work Schedule (30 hours per week):
Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.
Education Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record — candidate will operate a company-owned vehicle and be added to the company motor vehicle insurance policy.
- Responsible and punctual with the ability to manage multiple tasks and routes independently.
- Ability to lift, carry, and transport supplies and equipment as needed.
- Comfortable working across multiple facility locations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Standard Job Duties:
Driving & Vehicle Management
- Operate and maintain a company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and reporting any mechanical issues promptly.
- Conduct daily multi-site courier runs between facility locations.
- Pick up and deliver orders from BJ's Wholesale Club as needed.
- Assist with transporting the Dental Bus Driver when vehicle maintenance is required.
Mail & Package Handling
- Daily pick-up, sorting, and distribution of U.S. Postal Service mail across all sites, with end-of-day mail drop-off.
- Delivery of interoffice mail and IT-related equipment (e.g., cables, toner) between locations.
- UPS and FedEx drop-offs.
- Oversee postage machine maintenance, including ink refills, cash reloading, and system updates.
Banking & Cash Management
- Perform bank deposits three times per week, including pick-up from each site location on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Request small denomination currency from the bank as needed to ensure proper cash flow at site locations.
Medical Supply & Equipment Logistics
- Deliver medical supplies between sites (e.g., COVID/RSV testing supplies stored at 94 CT Blvd, East Hartford).
- Deliver PPE supplies (gloves, gowns, wipes, etc.) requested by supervisors via the service ticket portal.
- Pick up and deliver podiatry instruments for the Podiatry unit, including Community Days.
- Coordinate approved medical equipment relocation between sites, as authorized.
- Transport medications between sites for med rooms, as needed.
- As needed, transport end-user prescriptions that will be dispensed or administered to patients at site locations.
- Facilitate vaccine movement between sites or transfer to outside organizations.
Purchasing & Supply Management
- Responsible for purchasing office supplies, PPE, and housekeeping supplies.
- Oversee central supply ordering and stock management, including distribution of housekeeping supplies.
- Assist with moving and relocating items among office sites as needed.
General Support
- Assist with setup and transport of items for company-related events.
COVID-19 considerations: Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.
First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.