Control Room Technician - 2nd Shift

Polarisrx; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in long-term care pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Control Room Fill Technician. This role involves accurately preparing prescriptions for final verification, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a team that values career advancement and offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and tuition reimbursement. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment while making a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Employee referral bonus program

Annual performance reviews

Career growth potential

Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician licenses required by state regulations.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick, label, and prepare prescriptions for verification.
• Maintain inventory of controlled substances.
• Assist in processing returned drugs.

Skills

Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Knowledge of medications

Organizational skills

Reliability

Ability to work various shifts

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Missouri LLC - Riverside, MO

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Night Shift

Job Category: Pharmaceutical

Description

CONTROL ROOM 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 Control Room Technician picks, labels, scans, and otherwise prepares the finished prescription for final verification by a pharmacist.

Schedule: 3:30pm - 12:00pm, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pull/pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas (pre-pack racks)
• Accuracy check of final preparation prior to presenting it to the pharmacist
• Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently and in a timely and prioritized manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Maintain perpetual inventory of all Schedule II controlled substances.
• Build/Replenish emergency drug kits.
• Assist in processing returned drugs and recycling/disposing 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 the 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

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

• 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