What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Delivery Driver position at Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians?
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Delivery Driver is responsible for the timely and safe delivery of medications, prescriptions, and medical supplies to patients, healthcare facilities, and clinics.
Principal Activities & Responsibilities
Three Rivers Health Center
150 Wall Street
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Required Experience
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Delivery Driver is responsible for the timely and safe delivery of medications, prescriptions, and medical supplies to patients, healthcare facilities, and clinics.
Principal Activities & Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently delivers medications, prescriptions, and medical supplies to patients homes, healthcare providers, and clinics according to established routes and schedules.
- Verifies the accuracy of prescriptions and ensures medication are delivered as per the pharmacys guidelines and regulations.
- Maintains accurate delivery logs, including patient and prescription details, ensuring compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations.
- Provides exceptional customer service by addressing patient inquiries, confirming delivery details, and ensuring a positive experience.
- Handles all deliveries with care, ensuring medications and medical supplies as protected from damage during transit.
- Communicates effectively with pharmacy staff to coordinate and confirm delivery schedules, routes, and special instructions.
- Ensures the safe and timely return of undelivered medications or packages to the pharmacy, if applicable.
- Performs routine checks on the delivery vehicle, ensuring it is clean, well-maintained, and in good working condition.
- Complies with all traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies while operating the vehicle.
- Assists with loading and unloading medication packages, ensuring proper handling and organization during delivery.
- Reports any vehicle issues, delays, or accidents immediately to management.
- Follows established protocols for handling and transporting sensitive medical information and medication in compliance with HIPPA and other privacy standards.
- Supports the pharmacy team with additional tasks, such as inventory assistance, as needed.
- Interacts with Tribal members and the public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
- During slower periods, may receive training and assist as a Pharmacy Clerk.
- Other duties as directed by management.
- No supervisory authority.
- Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.
- Work will primarily involve driving and making deliveries, with occasional time spent in the pharmacy for loading and unloading.
- Drive time may occur in all weather conditions and at times night hours.
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on organization needs.
- Must be willing and able to travel both locally and with the CTCLUSI service delivery area.
- Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to drive for long periods.
- Ability to navigate stairs and deliver to various locations, including residential and healthcare facilities.
Three Rivers Health Center
150 Wall Street
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Required Experience
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 25 years old per Vehicle Use Policy.
- Must have a valid drivers license and be able to be insured to drive Tribal Government vehicles.
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prior delivery driving experience a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage delivery schedules and route planning.
- Basic knowledge of medication handling and privacy regulations, such as HIPAA, is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- This is a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check, which will include fingerprinting.
- Must have employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.
