Shipping Technician

InnovAge; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

InnovAge is seeking a Shipping Technician to accurately pack and distribute medications while maintaining records related to patient information and company documentation.

Key duties include counting stock, packing orders, shipping to the correct address, receiving supplies, and assisting with inventory and data entry across pharmacy systems. The role requires strong attention to detail and reliable multitasking in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Pharmacy experience and PTCB certification are preferred.
• Strong communication, data entry and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Pack items accurately according to procedure.
• Ship orders to correct addresses and ensure timely delivery.
• Receive and store incoming supplies; inform supervisors of shortages.
• Assist with inventory and data entry across pharmacy systems.
• Maintain professional communication with staff and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Typing speed

Pharmacy software

Data entry accuracy

Data analysis

Rx handling

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Proprietary pharmacy software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Shipping Technician is responsible for the accurate packing and distribution of medications, and record keeping related to patient information and company records.

Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities

Primary Functions

• Orders and counts stock of shipping supplies.
• Accurately packs all items in each order according to procedure.
• Accurately ships each order to the appropriate address so that it arrives at the appropriate time at the correct destination.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies, verifies quantities against invoices, and informs supervisors of stock needs or shortages.
• Delivers, or prepares and stages for delivery, pharmaceutical supplies and drugs.

Secondary Functions

• Assists pharmacy technicians with the receipt of inventory.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, change in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

REQUIRED

Education

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience. Associate’s degree is preferred.

Work Experience and Qualifications

• Prior experience in shipping, pharmacy experience is preferred.
• PTCB National Certification is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally through written, verbal, and interpersonal skills as applied when interacting with employees, clients, or agency representatives; successfully conveying and exchanging information in a positive manner
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent typing/data entry accuracy with good speed.
• Good computer skills to navigate proprietary and other pharmacy software.
• Can compile, code, categorize, calculate and verify data.
• Can count, measure and weigh Rx components.
• Strong listening/reading comprehension.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Can multi-task and handle multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.
• Requires standing and/or walking for most of the shift.
• Regularly lifts office and clinical supplies weighing up to five pounds; occasionally lifts or carries up to thirty pounds. May occasionally push/pull when unpacking supplies. Climbs step stool to access supply or filing shelves. Bends when unpacking supplies, filing or retrieving charts and files. May reach or twist to handle supplies/files.

Expected Hours of Work

Expected Hours of Work: Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.