Medication Courier - Pharmacy Support

OhioHealth; Williamstown (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a full-time Medication Transport Technician to deliver medications safely and accurately within Grant Medical Center. This day shift role emphasizes punctuality, proper body mechanics, and compliance with all policies.

This is not a driving position; staff transport meds throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include collaborating with care teams, documenting deliveries, stocking medications, and maintaining inventory integrity while upholding patient safety and service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with product tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• 30% Care of Patients: Ensures safe, timely and accurate transport of medications to the proper destination; prioritizes transport requests; uses proper body mechanics; documents delivery processes; stocks/returns medications to inventory locations.
• 30% Customer Service: Arrives on time; adheres to scheduling; complies with policies; provides prompt and courteous telephone response; assists co-workers with tasks and scheduling; follows laws for storage, security, disposal and recordkeeping of drugs.
• 15% Information Management: Operates pharmacy information and automated systems; reports problems with computers or printers; communicates issues with supervisors; processes reports timely and accurately.
• 15% Improving Performance: Participates in performance initiatives to improve patient outcomes; monitors stock areas for returns/expiration; uses resources cost-effectively; supports leadership and teamwork.
• 10% Environment of Care: Completes training; maintains a safe work environment; reports hazards, accidents, and incidents; follows reporting policies.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Teamwork

Body mechanics

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

***This is a full-time, day shift position at Grant Medical. Responsible for delivering medications throughout the hospital. THIS IS NOT A DRIVING POSITION!!***

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for safe, timely and accurate transport and delivery of medications. Meets OhioHealth Service Excellence Standards of Behavior; performs proper utilization of body mechanics; adheres to OhioHealth policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Successful completion of a criminal background check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or GED
• Years of experience: 0

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Strong customer service knowledge and skills
• Effective communication skills, especially personal interactive skills
• Ability to function in team-oriented work environment
• Use of product tracking tools
• Transport, supply chain or other hospital
• Experience preferred

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 30%Care of Patients Ensures safe, timely and accurate transport of medications to the proper destination. Responds to and prioritizes all transport requests appropriately. Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring medications and other supplies. Utilizes software programs, devices or processes to accurately document delivery processes and for problem-solving medication location questions or issues. Stocks and/or returns medications to proper inventory location.
• 30%Customer Service Reports to work on time and begins job duties immediately. Meets and maintains attendance standards in accordance with current fair scheduling guidelines Complies with system, hospital and department policies and procedures. Provides prompt and courteous telephone response. Shows willingness to assist co-workers with completion of tasks and work scheduling arrangements. Provides prompt and timely response to task assignments. Follows all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements for storage, security, disposal and recordkeeping of drugs.
• 15%Information Management Effectively operates pharmacy information and other automated systems. Reports problems related to operation of computers, printers, and other electronic equipment in the department to the appropriate personnel when needed. Communicates promptly any problems and attempts to resolve with fellow associates in a professional manner. Reports all unresolved issues to the appropriate supervisor. Follows all proper channels of communication Processes all assigned reports and information tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• 15%Improving Performance Supports and/or participates in organizational performance to continuously improve patient outcomes and/or processes, including special projects. Performs required monitoring of assigned stock areas for medication returns and expiration dates Utilizes resources in a cost effective manner. Supports department, hospital and system leadership along with promoting teamwork
• 10%Environment of Care -Attends and/or completes all required or assigned training and education -Maintains a safe work environment and takes steps to report potential hazards. -Reports any accident, incident or unusual occurrence without prompting and completes any required reporting in accordance with current policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment