Night-Shift Pharmacy Fill Technician

Polaris Pharmacy Services; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Company Paid Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Competitive pay with merit-based raise

Career growth potential

Annual on-site Flu Vaccines

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Night Shift Pharmacy Fill Technician to accurately prepare prescriptions, label, scan, and finalize for pharmacist verification. You will help maintain an organized workspace and ensure compliance with regulations.

You will support daily drug orders, assist with returns and stocking, and help ensure efficient processing while adhering to safety and quality standards, with opportunities for growth and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred (one or more years of long‑term care experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Pull medications from shelving and other medication storage areas.
• Accuracy check of final preparation before presenting to the pharmacist.
• Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist in processing returned drugs and recycle/dispose per procedure.
• Assist in pre‑packing frequently ordered medications; label and stock as needed.
• Package materials and products manually.
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA.
• Maintain clean/organized workstation areas and replenish stock supplies.
• Alert the pharmacist on duty of any medication/product that is not scanning properly.
• Comply with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.

Skills

Brand name knowledge

English literacy

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Reliability

Physical dexterity

Shift flexibility

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technician license

Pharmacy experience preferred

Job description

Polaris Pharmacy Services in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Night Shift Pharmacy Fill Technician to accurately prepare prescriptions, label, scan, and finalize for pharmacist verification. You will help maintain an organized workspace and ensure compliance with regulations.

You will support daily drug orders, assist with returns and stocking, and help ensure efficient processing while adhering to safety and quality standards, with opportunities for growth and a strong benefits package.