PHARMACY FILL TECHNICIAN
WHO WE ARE
Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care settings. Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies across the country. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members.
OVERVIEW
The Pharmacy Fill Technician accurately prepares prescriptions, including the careful picking, labeling, scanning, and final preparation of prescriptions for the pharmacist's verification. Additionally, they assist in maintaining a well-organized workspace and ensure compliance with regulations.
Schedule: 4pm - 12:30am, M-F and every other weekend
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pull/pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas (prepack racks)
- Accuracy check of final preparation prior to presenting to pharmacist
- Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently and in a timely and prioritized manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist
- Assist in processing returned drugs and recycle/dispose per procedure
- Assist in pre-packing frequently ordered medications; label and stock as needed during low volume times
- Package materials and products manually
- Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA
- Maintain clean/organized workstation areas and replenish all stock supplies needed each shift
- Alert pharmacist on duty of any medication/product that is not scanning properly
- Comply with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code
- Overtime, holidays, and weekends may be required and/or expected
- Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice
- Previous pharmacy experience required (one or more years of long-term care experience preferred)
- Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Able to work at a moderate speed
- Able to work during inclement weather
- Reliable
- Good organization/Attention to detail
- Analytical/Problem solver
- Able to physically perform light lifting
- Must be able to work various shifts and days
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently
- May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
- May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role
HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY
We provide qualifying full-time employees with 23 PTO (Paid Time Off) days annually. PTO is used for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
Please note we are a long-term care pharmacy open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. And schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.
BENEFITS – for full time employees
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)
- Company Paid Life insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises
- Career growth potential
- Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
- Employee referral bonus program
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- What compensation range are you seeking in this role?
- What is the best number and email address to reach you at?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacy Technician Experience: 1 year (Required)
- Long term care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Pharmacy Technician license in state of practice? (Required)
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Norfolk, VA 23513 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Norfolk, VA 23513: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person