SDS RX Dispatcher

DHL Supply Chain; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, vision

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance programs

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training and onboarding

Job summary

SDS Rx, powered by DHL, is seeking a Dispatcher to coordinate time-sensitive medication deliveries and dispatch drivers for scheduled and STAT routes. This role emphasizes driver readiness, regulatory compliance, and high-level customer service within a fast-paced healthcare logistics setting.

The position requires strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills, with a Saturday-Sunday shift from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM and a pay of $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate challenges.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent requests.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily driver dispatch activities and early morning route releases.
• Ensuring drivers are on time, prepared, and compliant with requirements.
• Monitoring route execution and addressing delays or issues.
• Managing urgent STAT deliveries and time-sensitive orders.
• Reviewing controlled substance manifests and documentation before route release.
• Scanning and maintaining records of controlled medication documentation.
• Supporting pharmacy operations through administrative tasks and system updates.
• Communicating route status with drivers, pharmacy staff, customers, and management.

Skills

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Independent work

Customer service

Job description

Join SDS Rx, a Leader in Specialized Healthcare Logistics Powered by DHL! At SDS Rx, we are committed to delivering critical medications and healthcare products safely, accurately, and on time. Our team plays a vital role in supporting pharmacies, healthcare providers, and patients by ensuring time-sensitive deliveries are coordinated with precision and exceptional customer service.

The core responsibilities of this role include: Dispatching drivers for scheduled and STAT medication deliveries, coordinating route releases, processing and scanning controlled substance manifests, ensuring drivers are properly prepared and compliant with vendor requirements, supporting pharmacy operations through administrative tasks, monitoring time-sensitive deliveries, and providing proactive solutions to operational challenges in a fast-paced healthcare logistics environment.

Position: Dispatcher
Shift: Saturday and Sunday, 4:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pay: $21.00 per hour

The ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside the box in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions quickly
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent requests simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience coordinating schedules, routes, or logistics operations preferred
• Comfortable working in a healthcare or pharmacy-related environment
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations
• Experience working with laptops, printers, and mobile applications
• Strong sense of urgency when handling time-sensitive deliveries
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with drivers, pharmacy staff, and customers
• Professional appearance and commitment to maintaining operational standards

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and move manifests, paperwork, and small packages as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced pharmacy operations environment
• Ability to navigate a compact workspace while managing multiple responsibilities

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive training and onboarding program

Job Description

As a Dispatcher, you will play a critical role in coordinating time-sensitive medication deliveries and ensuring drivers are dispatched efficiently to meet customer and pharmacy requirements. This position supports daily pharmacy operations through route management, driver coordination, shipment tracking, documentation processing, and customer service. The Dispatcher serves as a key communication link between drivers, pharmacy personnel, and customers, ensuring all deliveries are executed accurately and within required service levels.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and can proactively resolve logistical challenges while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating daily driver dispatch activities, including early morning route releases and route assignments.
• Ensuring drivers arrive on time, are properly prepared for their routes, and comply with customer and vendor appearance requirements.
• Monitoring route execution and proactively addressing delivery delays or operational issues.
• Managing urgent STAT medication deliveries and ensuring time-sensitive orders are assigned and completed promptly.
• Reviewing and processing controlled substance manifests and verifying required documentation before route release.
• Scanning and maintaining records of controlled medication documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting pharmacy operations through administrative tasks, document management, and system updates.
• Communicating effectively with drivers, pharmacy staff, customers, and management regarding route status and service concerns.
• Tracking package movement and delivery performance to ensure service commitments are met.
• Utilizing company technology, mobile applications, printers, and dispatch systems to support daily operations.
• Identifying operational challenges and implementing solutions to maintain efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
• Assisting with after-hours operational support as needed until all routes have been successfully released and serviced.
• Maintaining a professional, organized, and customer-focused work environment.
• Supporting a culture of teamwork, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

At SDS Rx, every delivery matters. Join our team and help ensure patients receive the critical medications they need when they need them most.

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