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Ascension

Courier

Wichita, KS · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

... priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita ... Provides courier, errand and delivery services. * Retrieve specimens, supplies, mail, documents and ...

Courier Health

Director of Growth Marketing

New York, NY · On-site

$180K - $210K/yr

Courier Health is on a mission to solve one of the biggest and most meaningful opportunities in ... Develop a field marketing strategy that supports pipeline generation and acceleration in priority ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for priority courier in the United States is $17.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Priority Courier is responsible for the fast and secure delivery of important packages, documents, or goods within strict timeframes. They typically work for courier services, postal companies, or logistics firms, ensuring urgent shipments reach their destinations on time. Duties may include route planning, package handling, and maintaining delivery records. Strong time management and customer service skills are essential.

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Infographic showing various Priority Courier job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,074 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Courier

Ascension

Wichita, KS • On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Ascension Healthcare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 1,042 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

414th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi Hospital St. Francis

Department/Specialty: Automotive Transportation

Schedule: Rotating | Full Time, 40hrs weekly, 1:30pm-10:00pm, rotating weekends

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you'll make an impact in this role
  • Provides courier, errand and delivery services.
  • Retrieve specimens, supplies, mail, documents and/or other items for transport from pick-up locations and promptly delivers to designated locations.
  • Provide routine and urgent transport of items, identifying best routes and urgency of requests.
  • Assist with maintenance of supplies and vehicles.
  • Prepare and submit all required documentation.
  • Operate vehicle in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations.
What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Will accept valid drivers license issued in associate's primary state of residence.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
    • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Ascension

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Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Louis, MO, US

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