Pharmacy Fill Technician — Precise Prep for Long-Term Care

JobRx, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401 (k) plan

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Career growth potential

Annual on-site Flu Vaccines

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services is seeking a Pharmacy Fill Technician to accurately prepare prescriptions, including picking, labeling, scanning, and final preparation for pharmacist verification. You will help maintain an organized workspace and ensure regulatory compliance across sites.

Responsibilities include pulling medications, performing accuracy checks, and efficiently filling daily orders under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician license/certification required by state regulations.
• Previous long-term care pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must read, write, and understand English; attention to detail.
• Ability to lift light loads and work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Pull/pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas (pre-pack racks).
• Accuracy check of final preparation before presenting to the pharmacist.
• Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently and in a timely and prioritized manner, under the 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 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.

Skills

Brand/Generic meds knowledge

English proficiency

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Light lifting capability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician license/certification

Long-term care pharmacy experience

Job description

Polaris Pharmacy Services is seeking a Pharmacy Fill Technician to accurately prepare prescriptions, including picking, labeling, scanning, and final preparation for pharmacist verification. You will help maintain an organized workspace and ensure regulatory compliance across sites.

Responsibilities include pulling medications, performing accuracy checks, and efficiently filling daily orders under supervision.