Forrest General Hospital
COURIER-ATTENDANT
PayCompetitive
LocationHattiesburg/Mississippi
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 20452
- Assist the pharmacist in all duties related to the delivery and distribution of medications.
- Delivers medications to patient care areas or run other errands as needed.
- Maintains working area clean and orderly.
- Under the direct supervision of the Employee pharmacy pharmacist, accurately operates the cash register for collection of cash and charges on prescriptions.
- Must reconcile/record monies, trouble shoot register problems.
- Accurately and efficiently place prescriptions ready for sale/pickup into the hanging bag system.
- Accurately perform prescription intake process.
- Request updated patient contact information and allergies when Pioneer RX system indicates
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while begin sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.
- Included within this role assignment is the responsibility to be a positive role model for all peers always reflecting the WE CARE philosophy.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and interaction with staff.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
- Demonstrates physical ability required to deliver medications and supplies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of sales clerk duties.
- Demonstrates understanding of PioneerRX system .
Job Summary:
Performance Expectations:
Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phases of your orientation to your job.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional courses in science and math helpful.
Work Experience:
Preferred but not required.
Mental Demands:
Ability to perform repetitive tasks, cooperate with others, take orders and follow directions precisely, and demonstrate initiative.
About the company
Forrest General is the flagship hospital of Forrest Health which continues to expand and provide healthcare services to 19 counties across Mississippi and beyond with our network of Hospitals.