Mail Handler Assistant Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Brief Summary:
Handle supply, delivery of mail, freight, and property activities at Arctic Slope Native Association and Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:
Stamp and mail outgoing hospital business mail, distribute incoming hospital business mail to hospital departments and forward mail when appropriate.
Deliver interdepartmental mail. Maintain reporting logs and supporting documentation.
Pick-up and deliver all "RUSH" items from the local airlines; such as blood, lab specimens, medications, Gold streaks, Fed Expresses, Airborne Express, and other medical equipment as necessary.
Record and log shipments of all Gold streaks, Airway bills, village medications, oxygen cylinders and any other sensitive items as necessary in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Receive other incoming hospital freight, store or distribute as necessary in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Prepare outgoing business freight for shipment and prepare necessary shipping documents.
Assist with receiving, logging, handling, storing, and transporting oxygen in accordance with OSHA standards for compressed gases, understanding that compressed gas cylinders are always under pressure.
Follow OSHA guidelines for handling, storage, and transporting oxygen cylinders for hospital and village health clinics. Follows established policies and procedures to prevent explosions
Emptying shred bins, and shredding documents for all departments at a minimum of once a week.
Maintain loading dock to meet established safety requirements.
Assist in maintaining Building 401 warehouse section, ensuring surplus furniture and equipment is put away neatly.
Deliver and assist in setup of DME to community members in various locations for patient care as needed.
Transporting and handling of human remains.
Donning and doffing safety & isolation wear/items to ensure safe handling of hazmat and other materials as appropriate.
Maintain close working relationship with co-workers and service providers
Maintain a good working relationship with hospital staff and members of the community.
Perform other duties as assigned such as, making bank deposits for Medical Billing, vehicle preventive maintenance checks, moving office furniture and responding to other hospital business needs

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two years of relevant experience and/or training.

Certification/Licensure:
Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets ASNA insurance criteria within ninety (90) days of hire.
Obtain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) badge to allow for airport access within six (6) months of hire
HAZMAT certification preferred

Contact: Human Resources Department, Arctic Slope Native Association, Ltd.

PO Box 1232 | Utqiagvik, AK 99723 | 907.852.9204 | FAX 907.852.6217

This vacancy announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Arctic Slope Native Association, Ltd.:Exercises its rights in Native Hire Preference, Contracting/Subcontracting and Employment Practices applicable by law Is committed to maintaining a drug free, smoke free workplace.