Children's National Medical Center
Pharmacy Messenger PRN (As Needed)
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Pharmacy Messenger PRN (As Needed) (250002ZZ)
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education : High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience :
1 year Previous experience as a pharmacy messenger (Preferred)
1 year in a hospital or clinic setting (Preferred)
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
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.
Customer Service
Perform duties under the auspices of CNMC values 3 C's (Commitment, Connection, and Compassion)
Display friendly, helpful behavior and sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors, and coworkers
Treat others with consideration, courtesy, and respect; demonstrate judgment and tact when dealing with others
Perform duties willingly and with initiative
Remain calm and continue to work effectively in stressful situations
Demonstrate appearance and hygiene appropriate to the delivery of quality service.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers specific to age and level of development
Cooperate with other CNMC departments or work groups
Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences
Foster mature professional relationships with fellow employees
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job Pharmacy
Position Status Regular - O - PRN
Shift Variable
Work Schedule VAR
Full-Time Salary Range 37648 - 73673.6
Equal Opportunity Employer Childrens 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 “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Drug-Free Workplace Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Qualifications
Minimum Education : High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience :
1 year Previous experience as a pharmacy messenger (Preferred)
1 year in a hospital or clinic setting (Preferred)
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
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.
Customer Service
Perform duties under the auspices of CNMC values 3 C's (Commitment, Connection, and Compassion)
Display friendly, helpful behavior and sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors, and coworkers
Treat others with consideration, courtesy, and respect; demonstrate judgment and tact when dealing with others
Perform duties willingly and with initiative
Remain calm and continue to work effectively in stressful situations
Demonstrate appearance and hygiene appropriate to the delivery of quality service.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and coworkers specific to age and level of development
Cooperate with other CNMC departments or work groups
Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences
Foster mature professional relationships with fellow employees
Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job Pharmacy
Position Status Regular - O - PRN
Shift Variable
Work Schedule VAR
Full-Time Salary Range 37648 - 73673.6
Equal Opportunity Employer Childrens 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 “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Drug-Free Workplace Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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