Shipping and Receiving Associate - 40 Hrs, Randolph, MA

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Position: Shipping & Receiving Associate

Department: Pharmacy- Randolph, MA

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours

POSITION SUMMARY:

The shipping & receiving associate is responsible for the safe, accurate, and shall follow established approved processes to package prescription medication in a compliant manner to ensure the integrity of prescriptions are intact, that are to be shipped via USPS/FedEx or sent via courier service. The shipping & receiving associate is also responsible for maintaining ongoing and complete records of all outgoing products shipped and incoming packaging supplies and associated assigned inventory received at the mail order pharmacy. The packaging supplies and associated assigned inventory shall be organized within a manner to allow for the efficient use of storage space and inventory management.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:​

• Place completed prescription medication into appropriate packing container and use associated supplies to ensure product integrity is maintained throughout the shipping process. This process shall include but is not limited to preparing contents for shipment by weighing, labeling, and recording information about each package within the shipping software.
• Building and maintaining a comprehensive auditing trail for all outgoing packages using shipping software. Consolidating shipping orders when appropriate
• Run status reports with carriers, Follow up on missing, damaged, and/or late Packages. File reports with carriers to recoup any applicable losses.
• Responsible for ensuring that packages make it safely to their destination by securely sealing each container. Must be able to use hand tools, adhesives, padding, and other products to protect package contents following approved guidelines regarding proper packaging.
• Must ensure shipping patient/clinic mailing/destination address label is accurate to ensure package arrives at the designated locations within set time.  
• Acknowledge receipt and unpacking of shipment deliveries to maintain accurate and reliable records of incoming items. Keep complete records of all materials that go through the warehouse.
• Conducting cost-benefit analyses and creating detailed breakdowns of potential savings on shipping and delivery methods.
• Identify and evaluate new prospective stops for courier delivery to reduce cost-per-package.
• Prepare outbound orders of pharmacy supplies to affiliated pharmacies at the request of pharmacy staff.
• Conduct temperature testing of shipping containers to maintain URAC compliance and the integrity of our shipments.
• Inform and train employees on proper packaging techniques and necessary adjustments to packing procedure depending on supply level and temperature changes.
• Ordering and maintaining shipping supply levels and adjusting par levels to meet the needs of the shipping department
• Organize shipping supplies and associated inventory.
• Maintain a clean work area, adhere to all company safety standards and protocols. Observe workplace to identify areas for improvement.
• Adheres to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
• To be able to perform other duties within the warehouse as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma/GED

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

N/A

EXPERIENCE:

1-2 years of similar work experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize assigned tasks.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members.

• Ability to learn and operate warehouse equipment with skill safely 

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel and Outlook

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Pharmacy warehouse environment

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

• Achieve requirements necessary to be recognized by the MA Board of Pharmacy as a Technician in Training
• Possess a valid MA pharmacy technician in training license
• A valid pharmacy technician license will be required prior to the expiration of the pharmacy technician in training license

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans