Pharmacy Dispatcher—Evening Med Deliveries to Care Facilities

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy in Hayward, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Dispatcher to ensure timely and accurate delivery of medications to skilled nursing facilities. The role requires strong organization, effective communication with drivers, and meticulous attention to regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating routes, monitoring progress, and prioritizing urgent orders while liaising with pharmacy staff and facilities to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Prior dispatching, logistics, or pharmacy delivery coordination experience preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills in a high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with pharmacy operations, long-term care, or healthcare logistics is a plus.
• Proficient with dispatch software, routing tools, or similar technology.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage time-sensitive priorities.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and dispatch medication deliveries to skilled nursing facilities and long-term care clients
• Communicate with drivers to manage routes, schedules, and real-time delivery updates
• Verify and track outgoing pharmacy orders to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Maintain delivery logs and documentation in compliance with pharmacy regulations
• Liaise between pharmacy staff, drivers, and facility contacts to resolve delivery issues
• Prioritize urgent and STAT medication orders for immediate dispatch
• Monitor driver progress and adjust routes as needed for efficiency

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Dispatch software

Routing tools

Job description

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy in Hayward, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Dispatcher to ensure timely and accurate delivery of medications to skilled nursing facilities. The role requires strong organization, effective communication with drivers, and meticulous attention to regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating routes, monitoring progress, and prioritizing urgent orders while liaising with pharmacy staff and facilities to resolve issues.