Pharmacy Shipping Coordinator

Are you looking to make a difference in a patient’s life? At AmerisourceBergen, you will find an innovative and collaborative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference. As an organization, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Join us and Apply today!

What you will be doing

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring the daily receiving, shipping and inventory control aspects of the pharmacy are maintained including:
• Receiving: verifying all inbound shipments for quantity and any shipping damage; performs established pharmacy receiving process, ensures quantities invoiced for is what the pharmacy received, inputs invoices product details into pharmacy Kroll software. Receiving documents are reviewed for accuracy and to ensure no discrepancy in product pricing.
• Quarantining of product: relating to all inbound receipts and returns as outlined in the pharmacy SOPs
• Managing inventory movement in a FIFO or FEFO manner (first-in-first-out, first-expiry-first-out)
• Proper Storage of product: relating to all inbound receipts
• Packing of product: All products received by the pharmacy are to be verified against accompanying documentation to ensure product, quantity, shipping location and box pack out are correct. All orders provided by the pharmacy are to be packaged in accordance with temperature requirements of the products and Standard Operating Procedures of the pharmacy. Assess suitability of packaging requirements based on shipping destination and weather circumstances.
• Ensuring that all documentation is completed accurately, including preparing shipping documentation, i.e. waybills and packing slips
• Production assembly; Ie. cold chain and ambient box assembly and conditioning of bricks and blankets for pack outs.
• Supplies management; monitor and replenish shipping materials as needed
• Assist with administrative functions i.e filing
• Ensuring all sensitive products outlined by the pharmacy SOP are handled and labelled accordingly.
• Required to be trained and understand Kroll, the pharmacy software system as it relates to receiving functions.
• Act as the final check to ensure the right prescription reaches the right destination
• Utilizes various carrier’s software, such as FedEx, Purolator, ATS, etc.
• May be required to be on standby/on call as part of this role

What your background should look like

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Previous experience an asset

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be proficient in English language (reading, written, oral and mathematics)
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending and lifting daily
• Able to work in a cold environment daily
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment
• Ability to work accurately with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure in time sensitive situations
• Ability to shift priorities quickly to meet deadlines
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Independent worker, requiring minimal supervision
• Bilingualism (French-English) is also an asset
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as reach truck, Walkie, pallet jacks and/or forklifts as required

What AmerisourceBergen offers

We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population.

Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location, position and/or business unit.

Schedule

Full time

Affiliated Companies:

Affiliated Companies: Innomar Strategies

Equal Employment Opportunity

AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

As of October 18, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all Canadian team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen’s policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.

Accessibility Policy

AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, AmerisourceBergen will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.