Medical Courier – Independent Contractor (Healthcare Logistics) – Chicago & Surrounding Areas

Green Healthcare Logistics is seeking professional Independent Contractor (1099) medical couriers to support regulated healthcare transport throughout Chicagoland and surrounding areas including, Wisconsin, Indiana & Michigan.

We provide structured healthcare logistics services supporting laboratories, hospitals, blood banks, pharmacies, research facilities, and veterinary networks.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced drivers who understand time-sensitive delivery, compliance standards, and professional facility interaction.

Available Routes:

• Early morning routes (as early as 4:00 AM, including airport runs)
• Day routes
• Evening routes
• Overnight routes
• Monday through Sunday route availability

Routes typically average 4–8 hours depending on assignment. Contractors may select available routes based on their availability.

Responsibilities:

• Transport medical specimens, veterinary samples, pharmacy products, and regulated healthcare materials
• Maintain documented chain-of-custody procedures
• Follow time-sensitive routing requirements
• Utilize smartphone scanning applications
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain clean and professional vehicle condition
• Communicate with dispatch regarding route updates

Preferred Certifications (Priority Consideration & Higher Compensation Considered):

• HIPAA Privacy & Security Training
• Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Certification
• Cold Chain Handling Training
• Dry Ice Handling Certification
• Medical Courier Specimen Handling Training
• DOT 49 CFR Familiarization
• UN3373 / Category B Awareness
• TWIC Certification (for airport-related assignments)
• TSA -PreCheck

Certifications are not required to apply; however, priority consideration and premium route opportunities may be offered to certified medical couriers.

Vehicle Requirements:

• Reliable car, SUV, minivan, cargo van, or small box truck
• Vehicle less than 10 years old
• Registered, insured, and properly maintained ($100k/$300k limits)
• Clean cargo area suitable for medical transport

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Acceptable driving record (No moving violations in past 3 years; no DUI/DWI in past 5 years)
• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing (as required by client facilities)
• Smartphone with GPS capability
• Comfortable using mobile applications

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent entering and exiting of vehicle
• Extended periods of driving
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

Compensation Structure:

Compensation is structured per route, per stop, or per mile depending on assignment.
The hourly range listed reflects estimated equivalent earnings based on typical route duration.

Higher-paying assignments are available for certified and experienced medical couriers.

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. Contractors are responsible for vehicle expenses and applicable taxes.

To apply, please submit:

• Resume (if available)
• Vehicle type and year
• Certifications held (if any)
• General availability (morning, day, evening, overnight)

Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior experience transporting medical specimens, pharmaceuticals, or regulated healthcare materials?
• Are you comfortable handling regulated medical materials requiring documented chain-of-custody procedures?
• Do you understand that this role requires professional interaction inside hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, and research facilities?
• Have you ever been responsible for temperature-sensitive transport (2–8°C or frozen materials)?
• Do you currently work with any other medical courier or healthcare logistics company?

Work Location: On the road