Pharmacy Delivery Specialist (Per Diem)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network Inc.; West Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Hudson Headwaters Health Network Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Delivery Specialist to transport prescription medications, supplies, and related materials between Hudson Headwaters pharmacies, health centers, patient homes, and partner locations, including PACE programs, while delivering exceptional customer service.

The role requires safe operation of company vehicles, adherence to HIPAA and HHHN policies, and maintenance of accurate delivery documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum of three years of related experience driving a similar vehicle.
• Previous delivery, courier, transportation, healthcare, pharmacy, or customer service experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurability with clean driving record.
• Strong Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic technology skills, including mobile devices and delivery-tracking applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect patient information.
• Reliable, dependable, and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescription medications, medical supplies, and related materials to patient homes, health centers, network-owned pharmacies, PACE locations, and other designated sites.
• Ensure all deliveries are completed accurately, securely, and within established service timelines.
• Verify delivery manifests and maintain appropriate chain-of-custody documentation.
• Obtain signatures or delivery confirmations as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and HHHN policies.
• Follow established procedures for handling temperature-sensitive, confidential, or restricted medications.
• Report delivery issues, delays, medication discrepancies, or safety concerns immediately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delivery-tracking apps

Job description

The George Purdue Administrative Building

Job Description

Proposed Schedule: Up to 19.75 hours per week with a minimum of 16 hours per month. Shifts will vary between the hours of 9am-6pm with possible weekend hours.

Position Summary:

The Pharmacy Delivery Specialist is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely transportation of prescription medications, pharmacy supplies, and related materials between Hudson Headwaters Health Network pharmacies, health centers, patient residences, and partner locations, including PACE programs. This position serves as a visible representative of Hudson Headwaters and is expected to provide exceptional customer service while demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, and respect in all interactions with patients, caregivers, health center staff, and community partners .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Pharmacy Delivery Specialist maintains compliance with all federal, state, organizational, and pharmacy-related requirements governing the transportation of medications and protected health information. The employee is responsible for operating company vehicles safely, maintaining a clean driving record, and adhering to all HHHN vehicle use policies and procedures .

Delivery Operations

• Deliver prescription medications, medical supplies, and related materials to patient homes, health centers, network-owned pharmacies, PACE locations, and other designated sites
• Ensure all deliveries are completed accurately, securely, and within established service timelines
• Verify delivery manifests and maintain appropriate chain-of-custody documentation.
• Obtain signatures or delivery confirmations as required
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and HHHN policies.
• Follow established procedures for handling temperature-sensitive, confidential, or restricted medications
• Report delivery issues, delays, medication discrepancies, or safety concerns immediately

Transportation and Vehicle Responsibilties:

• Always operate company-owned vehicles safely and professionally; road and safety regulations are always followed; reports any traffic violations to direct supervisor immediately
• Report any maintenance issues for the vehicle and report them to Facilities Leadership.
• Coordinates with Facilities Leadership about annual state inspection and any other inspections needed to comply with state inspections and warranty regulations
• Ensures that communication devices, i.e. cellular phone is in proper working order prior to each trip; must follow all company policies and state and federal regulations related to cell phone usage while driving
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned vehicles.
• Adhere to HHHN vehicle policies, New York State traffic laws, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Ensure medications and supplies are secured appropriately during transport
• Utilize approved route planning and delivery-tracking tools as required
• Hours could fluctuate depending upon business needs that may include evenings and weekends

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Requires high school graduation or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum of three years of related experience driving a similar vehicle
• Previous delivery, courier, transportation, healthcare, pharmacy, or customer service experience preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurability with clean driving record,
• Strong Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic technology skills, including mobile devices and delivery-tracking applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect patient information.
• Reliable, dependable, and safety-focused

Licensure and Driving Requirements

• Valid New York State Driver's License required.
• Must meet all HHHN driver eligibility requirements.
• Clean driving abstract and acceptable motor vehicle record required upon hire and throughout employment.
• Must remain insurable under HHHN's vehicle insurance program.
• Must successfully complete required driver safety training.
• CDL not required unless dictated by vehicle type or regulatory requirements

Physical Responsibilities

• Work requires sitting while driving, as well as standing and walking for extended periods of time before and after trips
• Frequently enter and exit a vehicle throughout the workday
• Working conditions may vary and are subject to the location of work and time of year; exposure to unpleasant weather conditions during driving
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to travel safely and extensively throughout the HHHN service area in varying weather conditions

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.00 per hour and will be determined based on experience.

Work Location

In-Person

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