Driver/Courier, Pharmacy-Temporary

Primary Function

Responsible for the delivering and picking up of medications and supplies for patients of the Care New England Pharmacy in a timely manner while following the proper precautions for safety. Respect patients and their property while assisting them in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Provides excellent customer service;

Identifies medications requiring special storage and/or handling such as hazardous medications and/or refrigerated medication: handles such medications with recognized requirements;

Delivers medications to patient homes, satellite distribution centers, other locations as needed in a timely manner;

Calling the patient to arrange for delivery or to notify of any delay in delivery;

Responsible for the logging of deliveries time and mileage;

Actively participates in process improvement initiatives;

Acts as a value-added business partner to stakeholders throughout the organization;

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential;

Willing to do whatever is necessary for the betterment of the Company;

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Specifications

A High School diploma or equivalent or a higher education degree. A valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record is required. Some computer knowledge is required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.