Pharmacy EDK Technician - (Day Shift)

Polaris Pharmacy Services; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Career growth

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services of Missouri LLC is seeking a Pharmacy EDK Technician at Riverside, MO. The role focuses on maintaining EDK inventory and restocking EKITS for clients.

You will ensure proper expiration date tracking, pre-pack medications, and coordinate with pharmacists to verify stock while complying with HIPAA and safety policies. This full-time position includes competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Restock EKITS daily and update expiration dates.
• Remove soon to expire medication and replace as needed.
• Build new EKITS as needed.
• Periodically check EKIT shelves for expired drugs.
• Provide a list of items to order to purchasing.
• Pre-package medication and products manually.
• Ensure pre-pack log is completed with packaging.
• Verify pre-packed EKIT inventory by a pharmacist.

Skills

Medication knowledge

English proficiency

Detail-oriented

Reliability

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technician license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Missouri LLC - Riverside, MO 64150, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Pharmaceutical, WHO WE ARE

At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we're more than a pharmacy - we're a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we're raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job - we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy EDK Technician maintains EDK inventory and restocks EKITS for clients.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Restock EKITS daily and update the expiration dates on content list as needed.
• Remove soon to expire medication and replace as needed.
• Build new EKITS as needed.
• Periodically check shelves containing EKIT inventory for expired drugs.
• Provide a list of items that need to be ordered to the purchasing department.
• Pre-package medication and products manually.
• Ensure pre-pack log is completed each time medication is packaged.
• Ensure all pre-packed EKIT inventory is verified by a pharmacist before it is placed on the shelf.
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA.
• Maintain clean/organized workstation areas and replenish all stock supplies needed each shift.
• Alert 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/COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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
• Detail-focused with analytical problem-solving skills
• Able to physically perform light lifting.
• Must be able to work various shifts and day

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 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)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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

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.

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.

BENEFITS for full time Employees

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)
• Company Paid 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