Shipping Clerk; Part Time

Job Description

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

To assist in the coordination and timely delivery of all dispensed medication preparations. Also assist in the processing of returned medications for both credit and return to pharmacy inventory.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to work a flexible shift including evenings and weekends
• Strong organization skills including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills; ability to quickly identify problems and find effective solutions
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work and produce results under pressure
• Ability to effectively and harmoniously interact with facility, management and other employees at all levels; promotes teamwork and professionalism
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
• Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must be capable of performing the ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS and PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL JOB FUNCTIONS as outlined below.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
• Support the Mission, Values, and Vision of Senior Care Pharmacy.
• Report to Management immediately all instances of misappropriation/handling of company resources.
• Support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for:
• Maintaining confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data.
• Safety and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment, and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Support and participate in common teamwork:
• Cooperate and work together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
• Promote positive public relations with residents and family members.
• Complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
• Provide great customer service to internal and external customers:
• Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
• Support Senior Care Pharmacy in a friendly, courteous, and cooperative manner.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA Privacy and Security.

• Performs and/or oversees the completion of all routine and tasks, including but not limited to:
• Coordinate workflow and receipt of dispensed medications to be staged for delivery
• Accurately facilitate dispense medications into the corresponding delivery totes
• Maintain accurate delivery manifest with each corresponding delivery tote
• Facilitate returned medication for proper credit and/or destruction
  
  Accepts ownership and accountability for the successful completion of assigned functions and achievement of goals.
• Strives for compliance by all staff with internal controls and state and federal regulations.
• Participate in the development and successful implementation of plan(s) of improvement as indicated, recommended and/or required by Supervisor, Director, or any other corporate or regulatory compliance consultant. Communicates progress toward goals and ongoing obstacles to supervisor and company management team, verbally and/or in writing or as dictated.
• Provides training to other staff that is necessary to successful job performance, consistent with company standards and expectations, and facilitates cross-functional awareness and proficiencies.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Interact with residents, family members, staff, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc. under all conditions / circumstances.
• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, visitors, etc., under all conditions / circumstances.
• May be subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.

• Mobility within work environment necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, bend, reach, grasp, perform fine manipulations, etc., necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information.

NHS Management