Dispatcher PRN

Overview

Symbria Rx Services is a P harmacy Dispatcher to add to our growing team at our Pharmacy in Woodridge IL.

The primary responsibility of the Dispatcher is to be the point of contact for the pharmacy employees drivers and client communities to ensure the time pick-up and delivery of pharmacy deliveries . Responsibilities include rout e support overseeing STAT process es ensuring timely and accurate deliveries and problem-solving proof of deliveries. Strong communication skills attention to detail and knowledge of pharmacy operations are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the dispatching of pharmacy delivery drivers ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to customers and healthcare facilities.

Manage emergency medication orders and urgent deliveries prioritizing critical requests and communicating with pharmacies drivers and customers to ensure prompt resolution.

Maintain and optimize delivery schedules to meet customer demand while maximizing efficiency and minimizing delivery times.

Serve as the primary point of contact for pharmacy staff delivery drivers client communities and external stakeholders handling inquiries resolving issues and providing updates on delivery status.

Maintain accurate records of delivery activities including order details delivery times customer feedback and incident reports. Track and prepare reporting on quality metrics.

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of medication deliveries address any discrepancies or concerns and follow up with pharmacies and customers to confirm delivery satisfaction.

Adhere to pharmacy regulations safety protocols and HIPAA guidelines in handling medication orders delivery information and customer data.

Collaborate with pharmacy staff dispatch team members delivery drivers and other departments to optimize workflow resolve operational challenges and improve overall service quality.

Provide training and support to new dispatchers and delivery drivers ensuring they understand protocols procedures and customer service expectations.

Identify opportunities for process improvement implement best practices and contribute to the development of strategies to enhance dispatch operations and customer satisfaction.

Any and all duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily is necessary and the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience in dispatching logistics transportation or a similar field; minimum one year experience. This could include roles such as dispatcher assistant logistics coordinator or related positions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively communicate with drivers clients and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to manage delivery schedules track orders and ensure accuracy in medication handling.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment make independent decisions maintain organization prioritize and multi-task.
• Proficiency in using dispatching software Microsoft knowledge GPS systems and other computer programs strongly recommended.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively with pharmacy staff customers and delivery personnel.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as operational needs dictate including nights weekends and holidays to support a 24-hour pharmacy operation.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

Why work for us

We are a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). You along with your co-workers have an ownership stake in this company ! For more than 20 years Symbria has been providing an outstanding work environment for talented employees todeliver patient-centered care to the geriatric population insenior-living and post-acutesettings.

Symbrias Talent Team handles candidate communication directly rather than utilizing outside agencies; if interested in this role direct application to the job posting and contact with a Symbria talent team member is recommended.

EOE

Key Skills

Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Computer Skills,Paratransit,Microsoft Outlook,Computer Literacy,Dispatching,Logistics,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1