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ProHealth is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join our growing team.
The Transportation Specialist is responsible for driving a company vehicle on a set route to deliver and pick up mail and pick up specimens and deliver back to the lab for processing. The Transportation Specialist will work together as a team with all employees of ProHealth Physicians in an effort to improve its services to our patients. The incumbent will assume responsibilities for completing route assignments in a timely fashion.
Location: 950 Yale Avenue, Ste 1 – 6 Wallingford, CT (home site)
Schedule: This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10AM-3PM, Saturdays 11:00AM-3:30PM.Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the business.
Primary Responsibilities:
Deliver and pick up mail and supplies to the offices
Pick up specimens and store appropriately for transport
Fill out route sheet completely and accurately
Go to each stop on the route sheet and check every specimen box for specimens
Use Logistics phone and ensure the phone # is on the sign in sheet; answer or return phone calls in a timely manner
Complete sign in sheet accurately with return time and # of specimens
Ensure specimen count matches what the processors count
Ability to adapt to changes in scheduling due to weather, holidays or traffic
Operate a company owned vehicle following all state laws
Responsible for performing a safety check of the vehicle, ensuring all items necessary for proper storage are packed before departure; this includes ice for the cooler, dry ice for frozen specimens, cooler bag to pick up specimens; route sheet and information binder are all in the car
Ensure all materials are accounted for and deliveries to proper destination
Represent PHP Laboratory when dealing with Offices and Quest stations
Maintain a clean vehicle inside and outside
Comfortable lifting up to 20lbs
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license
Current Motor Vehicle record in good standing
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as a delivery driver
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $25.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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