Being a medical courier is an important job that involves transporting medical items such as samples, prescription medications, paperwork, equipment, as well as supplies. Because of the highly sensitive nature of the items involved, it’s important that our couriers can be counted on to do the job right.

The skills and qualities that we look for in a medical courier include:

• Highly organized and attentive to details
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiar and comfortable with administrative tasks
• Great navigational skills
• The ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Timely and efficient
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects
• Passionate about healthcare and providing excellent customer service
• Able to work with minimal supervision

As a leader in medical courier services in Canada, we are discerning about who we hire and do everything we can to ensure that our employees meet our high standards. Our customers expect the best and that’s exactly what we want to give them with a team of professionals who can get the job done safely, on time, and with the customer in mind.

A Day in the Life of a Medical Courier

On a typical day, a medical courier will be required to follow precise instructions to transport an item or items from one location to another. During pick up as well as delivery they will need to ensure that all documentation matches up and that they get signatures from clients using signature capture technology. When transporting items they will need to make sure that the items are secured in the vehicle and stored according to required health and safety standards.

By implementing courier tracking technology we give our customers the opportunity to check their orders. This is achieved by equipping our courier vehicles with GPS tracking units in order to provide precise location information not only for our customers but also to help our couriers navigate effectively.

If you have ever used our courier services then you know that you can easily track your delivery using our ETA Monitor Board as well as check order details and account information. We are committed to ensuring the convenience of our services and expect that our couriers will be willing to go above and beyond for their customers.

Qualifications and Must-Haves

Because technology is so important to our everyday tasks, our couriers need to be able to use and understand technology proficiently. They must also have a valid driver’s licence, excellent driving record, as well as familiarity with the medical field and related terminology.

We are always looking for bright individuals who are eager to work hard and make a difference in the job that they do. By joining us you will be a part of a dynamic team who is passionate about the work that we do and are always looking to find ways to improve and grow as a business. If you share the same ideals and are also interested in growing as a professional, then you’ve come to the right place – you’ll feel right at home and continue to learn and grow with R Courier.

So if you’re interested in starting a new, exciting, and interesting career as a medical courier, then be sure to take your first step by visiting our website and apply using our online application form.