Children's National Medical Center
Pharmacy Messenger PRN (As Needed)
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description - Pharmacy Messenger PRN (As Needed) (2500024B)
Overview
Description Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and Pharmacy Leadership, the Messenger assists in routing and delivering dispensed/prepared medications using the most efficient means possible. Will carry out various distributive and communicative functions for patient care areas, such as notification that meds need to be routed to various units, circulating medications from one unit to another when required, etc. Will also assist the pharmacists and technicians in procedural areas for packaging, maintaining the cleanliness of medication delivery systems, equipment, and devices, distribution of floor stock, and clerical record-keeping duties. The Messenger is expected to perform all functions/duties efficiently and to comply with all regulatory bodies and requirements including HIPAA, DC Law, JCAHO and Hospital Policy and Procedures. Responsibilities
Deliver medications to patient care areas as needed within established specified timeframes using elevators, stairs, etc. Assist the pharmacists and technicians, according to assignment, to include: stocking and maintaining medications, and supply inventory par levels in all work areas, as well as in drug carts. Assist with delivering and packaging medication as directed, often in emergent situations requiring expediency, accuracy, etc. Remain abreast of departmental communications via emails, staff meeting minutes, hospital intranet, and distributed literature. Comply with all regulatory bodies and requirements including HIPAA, DC Law, JCAHO, and Hospital / Departmental Policy and Procedures. Qualifications
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience
- 1 year Previous experience as a pharmacy messenger highly preferred (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge
- Decision Making and Judgment - Professional competence and common sense. Equipment - Basic knowledge of computer applications (i.e. MS Word, E-mail, etc.). Physical - ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to work in a distribution type of environment. Functional Accountabilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Work Locations & Location Details
Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Pharmacy Organization : Children’s National Hospital Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN Shift: Variable Work Schedule: VAR Job Posting : Sep 8, 2025, 3:38:53 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 37648 - 73673.6 Note: Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The policy also notes a drug-free workplace requirement.
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Description Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and Pharmacy Leadership, the Messenger assists in routing and delivering dispensed/prepared medications using the most efficient means possible. Will carry out various distributive and communicative functions for patient care areas, such as notification that meds need to be routed to various units, circulating medications from one unit to another when required, etc. Will also assist the pharmacists and technicians in procedural areas for packaging, maintaining the cleanliness of medication delivery systems, equipment, and devices, distribution of floor stock, and clerical record-keeping duties. The Messenger is expected to perform all functions/duties efficiently and to comply with all regulatory bodies and requirements including HIPAA, DC Law, JCAHO and Hospital Policy and Procedures. Responsibilities
Deliver medications to patient care areas as needed within established specified timeframes using elevators, stairs, etc. Assist the pharmacists and technicians, according to assignment, to include: stocking and maintaining medications, and supply inventory par levels in all work areas, as well as in drug carts. Assist with delivering and packaging medication as directed, often in emergent situations requiring expediency, accuracy, etc. Remain abreast of departmental communications via emails, staff meeting minutes, hospital intranet, and distributed literature. Comply with all regulatory bodies and requirements including HIPAA, DC Law, JCAHO, and Hospital / Departmental Policy and Procedures. Qualifications
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience
- 1 year Previous experience as a pharmacy messenger highly preferred (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge
- Decision Making and Judgment - Professional competence and common sense. Equipment - Basic knowledge of computer applications (i.e. MS Word, E-mail, etc.). Physical - ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to work in a distribution type of environment. Functional Accountabilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Work Locations & Location Details
Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Pharmacy Organization : Children’s National Hospital Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN Shift: Variable Work Schedule: VAR Job Posting : Sep 8, 2025, 3:38:53 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 37648 - 73673.6 Note: Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The policy also notes a drug-free workplace requirement.
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