Job Description

Your experience matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Courier joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join the Supply Chain team at Starr Regional Medical Center, where every role contributes to keeping our hospital and clinics running smoothly. As a Courier, you'll play an important part in supporting patient care by ensuring essential supplies, specimens, and information reach the right place at the right time. We're looking for someone who takes pride in being dependable, organized, and willing to lend a hand wherever needed.

How you’ll contribute

A Courier who excels in this role:

• Pick up, transport, and deliver laboratory specimens, X-rays, medical reports, supplies, meals, mail, and other materials between hospital departments, clinics, and designated locations.
• Complete scheduled courier routes and respond to urgent (STAT) delivery requests as needed.
• Perform bank runs and other errands supporting hospital and clinic operations.
• Ensure all materials are handled, transported, and delivered safely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Follow established hospital policies, safety procedures, and infection-control guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and sensitive materials in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Communicate professionally with hospital staff, clinic personnel, and members of the public.
• Assist with various housekeeping duties as needed to support departmental operations.
• Work independently, manage priorities, and adjust routes or assignments based on operational needs.
• Support the hospital's commitment to service excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, required. Additional requirements include:

• Valid driver's license with an exemplary driving record required.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle and navigate routes throughout the local community.
• Strong time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with hospital staff, clinic personnel, and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, respond to urgent requests, and remain effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA, safety, and infection-control requirements.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and supplies.
• Willingness to assist with housekeeping duties and other departmental needs as assigned.

Schedule: as-needed PRN position; hours are not guaranteed and will vary according to departmental coverage needs.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

More about Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed hospital that has proudly served Athens and the surrounding communities for more than 50 years. We are proud to be recognized with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, reflecting our commitment to providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

EEOC Statement

“Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.