Pharmacy Returns Technician - 1st Shift

Polaris Pharmacy Services; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Career Growth

Flu Vaccines

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services in Ft. Lauderdale, FL seeks a Pharmacy Returns Technician to ensure product integrity while processing returned prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Responsibilities include processing returns, credit reports, inventory adjustments, and light warehouse duties. Requires a high school diploma and state pharmacy tech license; prior long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications must be current per state regulations.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process customer returns under pharmacist supervision.
• File and save daily credit reports.
• Sort items by drug type and reinstate for resale when applicable.
• Handle disposal/deblistering of medications as needed.
• Process expired meds and adjust inventory in the computer system.
• Seal discarded/expired medications for haul away.
• Prepare finished prescriptions with correct labeling and warnings.
• Assist with light warehouse duties and stock replenishment.
• Adhere to HIPAA and all safety policies; may require overtime or weekend shifts.

Skills

Data entry

Brand/generic meds

English proficiency

Detail-oriented

Math skills

Light lifting

Reliability

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy tech lic/cert required

Prior pharmacy experience preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Ft Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob 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 Returns Technician ensures that company standards are maintained, and product integrity is preserved while processing returned prescriptions under the pharmacist's supervision.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Process customer returns
• File and save daily credit reports
• Sort based on Drug type and carefully place back in stock for re-sale (if applicable)
• Pop, cut and/or deblister medications for destruction (if applicable)
• Process expired medication and make inventory adjustments in computer
• Seal containers of discarded medications and/or expired medications in preparation for haul away
• Prepare finished prescription product and proper labeling, including cautionary and auxiliary labels, as well as other light warehouse duties
• Package materials and products manually
• Assist in pre-packing frequently ordered medications
• Label and stock as needed during low volume times
• Replenish stock and consumables
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
• 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:

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Data Entry and/or IV experience is a plus
• 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
• Basic math 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

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, 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)
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Career growth potential
• Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
• Employee referral bonus program