Returns Technician

Description

RETURNS 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 Returns Technician ensures that company standards are maintained, and product integrity is preserved while processing returned prescriptions under the pharmacist's supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Process customer returns
• File and save daily credit reports
• Sort based on Drug type and carefully place back in stock for re-sale (if applicable)
• Pop, cut and/or deblister medications for destruction (if applicable)
• Process expired medication and make inventory adjustments in computer
• Seal containers of discarded medications and/or expired medications in preparation for haul away
• Prepare finished prescription product and proper labeling, including cautionary and auxiliary labels, as well as other light warehouse duties
• Package materials and products manually
• Assist in pre-packing frequently ordered medications
• Label and stock as needed during low volume times
• Replenish stock and consumables
• Knowledge of Data Entry and/or IV experience is a plus
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
• 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
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice
• One-year pharmacy experience required (long-term care 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
• Basic math skills
• 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

• 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, 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.

• 401K (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