What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Contractor - Medical Courier position at Accurate Courier Services?
Who this is for
If you're reliable, take pride in your work, and want to know what you can actually make before you commit to something, keep reading. We're not going to oversell this to you. We're going to tell you the truth and let the numbers speak for themselves.
Accurate Courier Services contracts with independent couriers to support healthcare clients across the Kansas City metro. Hospitals, labs, pharmacies, and medical offices that need precise, on-time service. We're looking for both route drivers and on-demand drivers.
About us
For 20 years, ACS has been the courier healthcare clients across the Midwest trust with what can't be late: pharmaceuticals, specimens, and time-sensitive medical items, moved safely and on time.
What you can earn
Route drivers run a set list of stops with known timing. Pay is set by the route, and it ranges from about $125 to $280 a day depending on which route you're on.
On-demand drivers run orders as they come in. Day to day earnings land in a similar range, but there's no ceiling on it. Some of our on-demand contractors regularly settle out at $300 to $500 or more in a single day.
Here's the honest part: that's not some trend where people are stacking contracts or working an angle. It's just volume. The drivers earning $300 to $500 a day are the ones taking on the most work, day after day. If that's the kind of income you're building toward, this is a place where the work is actually there for you to earn it.
Independent contractor relationship
This is a contract opportunity, not employment. Independent contractors operate their own businesses and are responsible for their own taxes, expenses, and insurance. Compensation is per contracted services completed. No employment benefits are provided.
What the work involves
Contracted services include transporting pharmaceuticals, medical instruments, supplies, documents, and medical specimens, including temperature-sensitive materials requiring insulated transport. You'll log pickups and deliveries through a secure mobile app to support chain-of-custody requirements.
Routes run at various times, including nights, weekends, holidays, and in all weather. Expect driving, walking, standing, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
What ACS provides
- Branded identification for access at client facilities
- Insulated coolers and specialty transport containers
- Delivery equipment required by healthcare clients
- Access to certifications required for contracted services
What you provide
- Reliable vehicle and a compatible smartphone
- Current driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance
- Responsibility for fuel, vehicle maintenance, and business expenses
- Full HIPAA and confidentiality compliance
Performance expectations
Contractors complete services within agreed windows, communicate any delays or incidents through the designated channel, and maintain professionalism in healthcare settings. All services must be performed free from impairment and in compliance with applicable safety and regulatoryrequirements.
Qualifications
- Age 21 or older with at least 3 years of personal vehicle driving experience
- Familiarity with Kansas City roadways and traffic patterns
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening as required by healthcare clients
- Medical, lab, or courier experience is a plus, not a requirement
Engaging with Accurate Courier Services as an independent contractor does not create an employment relationship. Submitting an application or completing screening steps does not guarantee a contract or future work.
Salary : $125 - $280