Materials Transport Specialist (Medical Courier)
Georgia Department of Public HealthDescription
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Pay Grade: D
Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
- Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
Seeking a reliable and experienced Medical Transport Specialist with a commitment to transport safety, timely materials delivery, and patient confidentiality.
Job Responsibilities
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- Safe and timely transport & delivery of medical materials such as laboratory specimens, medical supplies, and medical equipment to and from healthcare facilities & laboratories.
- Deliver materials efficiently and punctually according to designated route schedules.
- Navigate routes efficiently using GPS or maps to ensure timely materials deliveries.
- Ensure on time pickup and delivery of materials and communicate any delivery delays.
- Accurately complete delivery documentation including electronic signatures, proof of delivery imagery, pickup/drop-off logs, and any compliance paperwork.
- Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of State of Georgia (SOG) vehicle.
- Maintain professional appearance and demeanor as a representative of DPH.
- Adhere to all HIPAA policies regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Maintain temperature control and chain of custody requirements for all deliveries including temperature-sensitive or biohazardous materials.
- Ensure all material are safely and securely stored in transport vehicle.
- Avoid personal injury and package damage by lifting packages with proper technique.
- Adhere to all traffic laws including but not limited to wearing of seat belts, following speed limits, right-of-way rules, and obeying traffic signals.
- Complete daily pre-trip, post-trip, and safety inspections.
- Safely operate state vehicle while maintaining fuel efficiency and route optimization.
- Timely communication of vehicle and travel-related incidents or maintenance issues.
Minimum Qualifications
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High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of experience in transportation and valid driver's license with clean motor vehicle report; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Ground Transp Worker 2 (TRS011) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require two years of experience operating heavy equipment and large vehicles such as bulldozers, frontend loaders, ditchers, road graders, dump trucks, drilling equipment, and heavy-duty trucks.
Preferred Qualifications:- Previous experience transporting medical materials either to or on behalf of healthcare facilities, laboratories, and/or public health governmental organizations.
- Previous non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) experience.
- Previous experience overseeing, performing, and/or scheduling routine vehicle maintenance activities.
- Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and maneuver up to fifty (50) pounds of materials, supplies, and/or equipment as needed.
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance, United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) compliance.
Additional Information
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The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
ADA Statement
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, emailDPH-ADA@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
BENEFITS
Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time EmployeesPart-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.