Shipping Clerk

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate shipping labels accurately and efficiently using approved delivery software.
• Prepare inter-store deliveries of medications via B to B Courier Service.
• Identify and track any potential shipping delays throughout the day in order to make sure packages are delivered by promised times.
• Support pharmacy team with filling, shipping and filing needs when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness of pharmacy to ensure efficiency and work space
• Assist Pharmacist in Charge with any shipping related projects and tasks
• Log and record all packages shipped
• Create and build boxes needed for daily shipments of patient medications
• Order all boxes and shipping materials needed from appropriate vendor
• Maintain cleanliness of pharmacy to ensure efficiency and work space
• Organize and arrange all shipping and packing material including ice pack boxes and regular boxes
• Stock shipping and filling areas to increase pharmacy flow
• Deliver packages as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of pharmacy management software a plus
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced working environment
• Ability to multi-mask and meet deadlines with little supervision
• Strong data entry skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work individually or in a team environment
• Excellent attendance and punctuality records

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of those found in a typical retail pharmacy environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB DESCRIPTION STATUS

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. Avella reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of the program. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)