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Lead Delivery Driver, Omnicare

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Lead Delivery Driver, Omnicare

Edison, NJ

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Position Summary

The Delivery Driver Lead is responsible for the quality and efficiency of the delivery drivers and their operations.

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In this high impact role, you will serve as a liaison between long term care facilities and delivery staff. You will train all transport personnel.

In this role you will:
  • Coordinate work schedules and delivery routes
  • Monitor work flow to analyze patterns and trends
  • Review and set standards for staff
  • If needed; Provide timely and accurate delivery of medication, equipment, products and/or supplies into long term care facilities or patient's homes
  • Conduct routine staff meetings
Key Responsibilities:
  • Train all transportation personnel
  • Coordinate work schedule and delivery routes
  • Monitor work flow, analyze patterns and trends
  • Conduct routine staff meetings
  • Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient information and property
  • Access only the minimum amount of patient protected health information needed to perform your
  • Coordinate all special deliveries with the operations supervisor on duty
  • Maintain vehicles in good and safe condition to comply with DOT, OSHA, state and federal regulations, and Omnicare policies and procedures
  • Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
  • Display behavior which exemplifies employee code of conduct guidelines
  • Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location
  • Ensure shipments are accurate and deliveries are timely.
  • Perform physical inventories.
  • Sort all baskets from V2 according to facility units, location, and delivery times
  • Scans all medication pending for delivery
  • Prepares manifests and ancillary paperwork to correspond to appropriate nursing facility.
  • Retrieve medication totes from PVII pharmacists that are to be scanned for delivery (STATs included)
  • Check bins before delivery departure for missed meds
  • During down times assist pharmacy floor for additional support.
  • Scans manifests into system for confirmation of delivery.
  • Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
  • Take important steps to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met for our patients and they demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintain and full compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations
  • Maintain highest professional and ethical standards
Notwithstanding the language in the below COVID Requirements section that references exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons, successful candidates for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. The majority of Omnicare s clients will not allow unvaccinated colleagues to enter their premises, and some of the essential functions of this position must be performed within our client's facilities. Therefore, no exemptions from the vaccination requirement will be allowed for this position.Required Qualifications
  • Driver's license in good standing and a clean driving record
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license
  • Ability to use routing software (if applicable)
  • Ability to drive a standard transmission IF necessary
  • Verifiable High School Diploma or GED is required
  • The ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted
  • Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagues
  • Actively listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
  • The ability to use math to solve a problem, such as calculating day's supply of a prescription
  • Is able to judge when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; recognizing there is a problem
  • Choosing the best course of action when faced with a complex situation with several available options
  • Customer service orientation
Preferred Qualifications
Education

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$18.50 - $38.82

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/04/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work. CVS Health is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities. As such, we strive to provide equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment, including the provision of a reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions. CVS Health can provide a request for a reasonable accommodation, including a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation or other services through ColleagueRelations@CVSHealth.com If you have a speech or hearing disability, please call 7-1-1 to utilize Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). We will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours and do everything we can to work towards a solution.

Client-provided location(s): Edison, NJ, USA
Job ID: CVS-R0424484
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program