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Form of workORDER ENTRY PHARMACY 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.
Schedule: Mon - Fri, with rotating weekends, 1st and/or 2nd Shifts available.
OVERVIEW
The Order Entry Technician is responsible for entering prescriptions and refills into the pharmacy system with both speed and accuracy. Technicians must be responsive and courteous when addressing our customer's needs. Successful Technicians are dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; understanding customer information and using it to improve products and services we deliver.
Schedule: Mon - Fri, with rotating weekends, 1st and/or 2nd Shifts available.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enter new and refill prescriptions into the pharmacy system
- Resolve and answer questions about customers' needs and requests
- Actively contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of client services, policies, and procedures
- Comply with government and department policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code
- Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPPA
- Ensure safety policy and procedures are consistently adhered to and practiced
- 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
- Minimum of one (1) year working as a Pharmacy Technician (long-term care pharmacy preferred)
- Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
- Experience with alpha-numeric data entry
- Must have a basic understanding and ability to read and correct key prescriptions
- Basic math computation skills
- Knowledge of SIG codes
- Frameworks, ECM, and Docutrack experience a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Able to work at a moderate speed
- Good organization/Attention to detail
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, walk
- May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
- May lift and/or move up to 30 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, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore 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)
- Company 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
