Automation Technician - 1st Shift

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 Automated Dispensing Technician maintains inventory & performs restocks to ensure our clients have an adequate supply of medication. Additionally, they visit clients and troubleshoots problems with the automated technology. This position acts as the point of contact for the automated dispensing system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain automated dispensing system inventory and restock on a daily basis.
• Visit customers to troubleshoot problems and perform audits of medication as necessary.
• Handle all automation related issues.
• Preparation of the finished prescription product, proper labeling including cautionary and auxiliary labels, as well as other light warehouse duties.
• Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely and prioritized manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Package materials and products manually
• 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
• Assist in shipping and preparing orders for delivery
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs
• Knowledge of Data Entry and / or IV experience is a plus
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in pharmacy automation (TCGRX and Dosis) preferred
• Must be willing to travel
• Licensed/Registered pharmacy technician required by Florida state law
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous pharmacy experience required (one-year experience in long-term care preferred)
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Computer knowledge is a must.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability 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

• 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 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 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, 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