Pharmacy Driver

Elderwood Administrative Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services in Buffalo, NY seeks Pharmacy Drivers for full-time and part-time roles. You will safely transport medications and medical supplies, follow an established schedule, and maintain vehicle readiness under varying weather conditions.

The role emphasizes safe driving, reliable delivery, and adherence to time schedules, with opportunities across shifts to support pharmacy operations and residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Able to comprehend orders and directions for distribution of mail and medications.
• Familiar with Western New York roadways and confident driving on NY Thruways.
• Able to drive in all weather conditions including snow, rain and ice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inter-office mail, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment following an established schedule.
• Notify customers if deliveries will be materially late from established time schedules.
• Drive responsibly and safely to minimize damage or wear on vehicles.
• Convey any mechanical problems identified with delivery vehicles to the Director of Pharmacy Services.
• Ensure delivery vehicles are in safe operating condition (fuel, wash, tires, inspection).
• Remove trash and cartons from dispensing area as directed.
• Clear Pharmacy entrance of snow and ice during scheduled work time.

Skills

Safe driving

Delivery coordination

English proficiency

Tools

NY Driver's License

Job description

Salary

$16.15 / Hour

Overview

Elderwood is currently seeking both full time and part time Pharmacy Drivers.

Responsible for safely transporting and transferring medications and medical supplies to assigned destinations. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inter-office mail, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment following an established schedule.
• Notify customers if deliveries will be materially late from established time schedules.
• Drive responsibly and safely in order to minimize damage or excessive wear and tear on the delivery vehicles.
• Convey any mechanical problems identified with the delivery vehicles to the Director of Pharmacy Services as soon as possible.
• Ensure delivery vehicles are in safe operating condition (e.g. fuel, wash, tires, and inspection) including transport of vehicles to appropriate dealership, repair shop, etc.
• Remove trash, empty boxes, and cartons from dispensing area as directed.
• Clear Pharmacy entrance of snow and ice during scheduled work time

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Driver’s License, with no restrictions.
• Able to comprehend orders and directions, so as to successfully assume the necessary responsibility involved in the distribution of mail, medications and medical supplies.
• Familiar with Western New York roadways and confident driving on New York State Thruways.
• Able to drive in all weather conditions including snow, rain and ice during night and daylight.
• Able to operate full size cargo van, small panel truck, or automobile.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.