Transportation Specialist -Wallingford, CT (Various hours/shift)

Requisition Number: 2241829
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Wallingford, CT, US

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

Transportation Specialist -Wallingford, CT  Monday 4:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday 3:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday 3:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday 11:30am – 3:30pm

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Operate a company owned vehicle following all state laws and company policies and procedures
  • Deliver and pickup mail and supplies at medical offices
  • Pick up specimens and store in the appropriate ambient temperature and transport to the lab in a timely manner
  • Have a phone with you and phone number to be reached while on the route
  • Must be flexible to scheduling needs of the company

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 education/GED or equivalent experience
  • Proven clean motor vehicle records
  • Demonstrated basic computer knowledge

Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $23.94 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.    

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. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.   

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 

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Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2241829

Business Segment Optum

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Additional Locations
Weatogue, CT, US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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