Medication Delivery Coordinator

Purpose of the Job

The Medication Delivery Coordinator ensures reliable, timely, and fully compliant delivery of medications to villages, particularly those without an on‑site health aide, safeguarding patient access while reducing significant medical, regulatory, and operational risks.

Qualifications

• Resident of the village or surrounding area
• Access to reliable transportation (e.g., ATV, snowmachine, vehicle, or walking)
• Valid Alaska driver’s license
• Eligible for Airport Operations Area (AOA) security access
• Ability to respond to call‑in requests as needed
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in healthcare, delivery, or logistics
• Familiarity with HIPAA and medication handling procedures (training provided)

Essential Functions

• Medication Pickup: Arrive at the village airstrip at designated times to receive medication shipments from incoming flights and, when applicable, collect other shipments from Kanakanak Hospital. Verify all received items within one hour, report any discrepancies to the village technician or pharmacist, ensure secure transport and storage, and report any delays to the village pharmacy the same day.
• Secure Transport: Safely and promptly transport medications to the local clinic when staffed or directly to patients as directed when clinics are not staffed.
• Verification & Documentation: Confirm receipt of medication packages, complete delivery logs using QTrak, and report any discrepancies or delays to Kanakanak Village Pharmacy.
• Signature Capture: Obtain the patient’s signature upon direct delivery.
• Undeliverable: Return undeliverable medications in accordance with Pharmacy‑designated instructions and notify Kanakanak Pharmacy.
• Communication: Maintain contact with village technician, clinic staff (when available), and airline regarding flight schedules, delivery status, and any issues that may arise.
• Compliance: Follow all confidentiality, safety, and handling protocols in accordance with BBAHC hospital, local/state, and federal regulations.

Supervision

Supervised by: Director of Pharmacy