Pharmacy Staging Technician - 3rd Shift

PHARMACY STAGING TECHNICIAN

WHO WE ARE  

Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in Long-Term 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 Staging Technician is responsible for preparing the finished prescriptions as well as other light warehouse duties.

Schedule: 9pm- 5:30am, Tuesday through Saturday. Off Sunday and Monday 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all medication orders are scanned to tote in the dispensing system and staged correctly for each delivery route
• Monitor workflow and ensure consistent product movement from pharmacy to delivery dispensing system
• Ensure all medication orders are neatly sorted and packed within delivery totes
• Preparation of refrigerated products going out for delivery to ensure product stability
• Prepare and stage delivery manifests and ancillary paperwork to correct delivery totes
• Accuracy review of delivery totes and medications to ensure completeness before sealing totes for handing to the delivery personnel
• Prepare for the next delivery route by setting up empty delivery totes and new delivery barcode labels applied
• Preparation of STAT deliveries for timely departure with interaction with delivery personnel
• Sorting returned signed delivery manifests and scanning them into the document imaging system
• Assist in the preparation of emergency drug kit deliveries including tracking and expiration monitoring
• Restocking and ordering consumable supplies for the department
• May assist other departments including but not limited to returns, pre-pack, EDK replenishment, and order fulfillment
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure and within a deadline-driven environment
• Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Able to work at a moderate speed
• Able to work during inclement weather
• Good organization/Attention to detail
• Analytical/Problem solver
• Able to physically perform light lifting
• Reliable
• Must be able to work various shifts and days
• Decision making skills

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

• Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.
• Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
• Employees will have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.

Please note we are a long-term care pharmacy open 24 hours, 7 days a week. And schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.

BENEFITS – For full-time employees

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• 401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)
• 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