Shipping and Packaging

KurzSolutions • Tucson, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Veteran's Affairs Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, AZ, utilizes a combination of automated and manual procedures to prepare and dispense Over-The-Counter and legend drug prescriptions, controlled substance prescriptions, bulk type prescriptions, and medical/surgical products directly by mail to patients. The nature of services includes the operation and support of automated and manual filling equipment, and the preparation of prescription orders for mail-out dispensing.

Requirements

• Must have a HS diploma or GED.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills with coworkers and staff.
• Must have basic typing skills, PC computer skills, working knowledge of the MS Office.
• Must read, understand, speak and write English fluently.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when required; push or pull up to 150 pounds on a rolling cart or using a pallet jack.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time and being able to lift totes weighing up to 30 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to understand precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Shall have knowledge of various items of stock in order to verify content.
• Be capable of selection of appropriate type and size of container.
• Will insert enclosures in containers.
• Will use excelsior or other material to prevent breakage or damage.
• Will close and seal containers.
• Will apply labels or enter identifying data on containers.
• Shall operate various types of packaging equipment.
• Must be able to read computer screens and use scanning equipment.
• Must be able to respond to alarms and alerts.
• Shall maintain work area in clean and orderly manner.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED