Pharmacy Messenger, Full Time, Variable Shift

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is a nonprofit healthcare network in Los Angeles County, with multiple hospitals including PIH Health Whittier Hospital. This role focuses on transferring and delivering medications under licensed pharmacist supervision, and completing pharmacy-related projects in a timely manner.

The position requires strong computer and communication skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and physical ability to transport medications across patient care areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient level of computer, verbal/written communications, and ability to prioritize is required.
• Able to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Able-bodied to transport medications and deliver floor stock throughout all patient care areas on a recurrent and periodic schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-judgmental aspects of transferring and delivering medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Complete projects assigned by the Pharmacy Technician Manager or Director of Pharmacy in a timely manner.
• Maintain an ethical, professional behavior that ensures efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medications dispensed through the hospital.
• Reflect and maintain a good attitude representing the pharmacy department as well as the entire hospital.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal/written communication

Prioritization

Job description

Job Description

Perform non-judgmental aspects of transferring and delivering medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. He/she shall complete projects assigned by the Pharmacy Technician Manager or Director of Pharmacy in a timely manner. He/she shall maintain an ethical, professional behavior that ensures efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medications dispensed through the hospital. He/she shall reflect and maintain a good attitude representing the pharmacy department as well as the entire hospital.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women\'s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation\'s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Possess a proficient level of computer, verbal/written communications, and ability to prioritize is required.
• Able to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Able-bodied to transport medications and deliver floor stock throughout all patient care areas on a recurrent and periodic schedule.

Required Experience

• Possess a proficient level of computer, verbal/written communications, and ability to prioritize is required.
• Able to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Able-bodied to transport medications and deliver floor stock throughout all patient care areas on a recurrent and periodic schedule.