Staging Technician

Polaris Pharmacy Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k)

Short/long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Career growth

Flu vaccines

Referral bonus

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services in San Diego is seeking a Staging Technician to prepare finished prescriptions and perform light warehouse duties. Schedule varies, mainly PM/night shifts. The role supports delivery routes and requires a High School diploma and ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

As part of Polaris Pharmacy Services, you will contribute to efficient workflow, accurate totes, and timely deliveries. The company offers competitive pay, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical/problem solver with decision-making skills.
• Able to work various shifts and days.
• Physically able to perform light lifting.

Responsibilities

• Scan medication orders to tote in dispensing system and stage for each delivery route.
• Monitor workflow and ensure product movement from pharmacy to delivery system.
• Sort and pack delivery totes with medication orders.
• Prepare refrigerated products for delivery to ensure stability.
• Prepare and stage delivery manifests and paperwork to correct totes.
• Review accuracy of delivery totes and medications before sealing totes.
• Set up empty totes and apply new delivery barcode labels for next route.
• Prepare STAT deliveries for timely departure with delivery personnel.
• Sort and scan returned manifests into imaging system.
• Assist in emergency drug kit deliveries including expiration monitoring.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines in a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Other duties as assigned; may vary by business needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Organized

Problem solving

Flexibility with shifts

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of San Diego - San Diego, CA 92123

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly

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 Staging Technician is responsible for preparing the finished prescriptions as well as other light warehouse duties.

Schedule: Varies depending on need but mainly PM/night shifts.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure all medication orders are scanned to tote in dispensing system and staged correctly for each delivery route
• Monitor workflow and ensure consistent product movement from pharmacy to delivery dispensing system
• Ensure all medication orders are neatly sorted and packed within delivery totes
• Preparation of refrigerated product going out for delivery to ensure product stability
• Prepare and stage delivery manifests and ancillary paperwork to correct delivery totes
• Accuracy review of delivery totes and medications to ensure completeness prior to sealing totes for handing to delivery personnel
• Prepare for next delivery route by setting up empty delivery totes and new delivery barcode labels applied
• Preparation of STAT deliveries for timely departure with interaction with delivery personnel
• Sorting returned signed delivery manifests and scanning into document imaging system
• Assist in preparation of emergency drug kit deliveries including tracking and expiration monitoring
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure and within a deadline driven environment
• Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

Required Skills/Abilities

• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Able to work at a moderate speed
• Able to work during inclement weather
• Good organization/Attention to detail
• Analytical/Problem solver
• Decision making skills
• Ability to physically perform light lifting.
• Must be able to work various shifts and days.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required

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