Pharmacy Courier

Ovp-Health; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OVP Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Courier to securely transport prescriptions and supplies across the Tri-State area. You will interact with patients and healthcare staff, ensuring accurate, timely deliveries while upholding confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays may be needed based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Previous courier, delivery, or driving experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and perform repetitive bending, reaching, and walking.
• Knowledge of Tri-State area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company-provided vehicle to deliver medications and supplies.
• Verify addresses, patient information, and medication packages before departure.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all deliveries in compliance with HIPAA and company policies.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff.
• Adhere to assigned delivery schedules and routes while ensuring timeliness.
• Complete delivery logs, receipts, and related paperwork accurately.
• Conduct basic vehicle checks (fuel, fluids, tire pressure) and promptly report maintenance needs.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety guidelines, and company driving policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Courier is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting prescription medications and supplies to patients, healthcare facilities, and partner organizations within the Tri-State area. This role ensures timely, accurate, and secure delivery of all pharmacy items while representing the organization with professionalism and courtesy.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company-provided vehicle to deliver medications and supplies.
• Ensure accuracy of deliveries by verifying addresses, patient information, and medication packages prior to departure.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all deliveries in compliance with HIPPA and company policies.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff.
• Adhere to assigned delivery schedules and routes while ensuring timeliness.
• Complete delivery logs, receipts, and related paperwork accurately.
• Conduct basic vehicle checks (fuel, fluids, tire pressure) and promptly report and maintenance needs.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety guidelines, and company driving policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Previous courier, delivery, or driving experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and perform repetitive bending, reaching, and walking.
• Knowledge of Tri-State area preferred.

Working Conditions

• Primarily driving and making deliveries throughout Tri-State area.
• Frequent interaction with patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff.
• May require occasional evening, weekend, or holiday shifts depending on business needs.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must maintain compliance with company safety and confidentiality standards.

EEO Statement

OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OVP Health Care expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health Care employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.