Pharmacy Courier

The Pharmacy Courier is responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of medications to  medication rooms, infusion centers, etc., in the hospital and MOBs, enabling physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians  to perform their duties in an effective manner.

• Primary Responsibilities
  • responds to all pharmacy transport requests with a sense of urgency and ensures timely transport and delivery of medications to their destination.
  • Adheres to all established policies and procedures including safety, care and utilization of correct body mechanics when lifting, transferring and transporting medications.
  • Is reliable and trustworthy.
  • Is a team player and exhibits excellent verbal and listening skills.
  • Pays careful attention to detail and instructions given.
  • Sets priority for self and workload, while understanding how courier work specifically relates to patients being treated.
  • Transports supplies and equipment appropriately with prolonged walking and standing, while pushing/pulling and lifting during the transfer of medications
• Technical Skills
  • Understands and applies knowledge of basic medication transport concepts, infection control practices and proper body mechanics.
  • Understands that work is fast paced and physical and requires stamina as will be moving on foot between pharmacy and hospital and various areas within the multiple MOBs.
• Client and Customer Relations
  • Keeps pharmacy staff, supervisors and managers informed of activities, needs or concerns.
  • Develops and promotes positive and effective relationships and teamwork with team members in department and throughout the organization.
  • Works with a sense of urgency and accuracy to transport medication and medication related items to the different areas serviced.
  • Adheres to all policies, procedures and standards, as well as the Mission, Vision and Values of the Health System
  • Adheres to all policies and standards of regulatory agencies (the Joint Commission, OSHA and the CDC), as well as all Federal and State law.
• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: High School or Equivalent