ORDER ENTRY PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
WHO WE ARE
Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care pharmacy.
OVERVIEW
The Order Entry Technician is responsible for entering prescriptions and refills into the pharmacy system with both speed and accuracy.
Technicians must be responsive and courteous when addressing our customer's needs.
Successful Technicians are dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; understanding customer information and using it to improve the products and services we deliver.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Enter new and refill prescriptions into the pharmacy system
Resolve and answer questions customers' needs and requests
Actively contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of client services, policies, and procedures
Comply with government and department policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code
Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPPA
Ensure safety policy and procedures are consistently adhered to and practiced
Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent required
Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice
Minimum of one (1) year working as a pharmacy technician (long-term care pharmacy preferred)
Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
Experience with alpha-numeric data entry
Must have a basic understanding and ability to read and correct key prescriptions
Basic math computation skills
Knowledge of SIG codes
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required
Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Able to work at a moderate speed
Good organization/Attention to detail
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
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
We provide qualifying full-time employees with 23 PTO (Paid Time Off) days annually.
PTO is used for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
Each quarter eligible employees may submit up to 16 hours of unused PTO for payout.
At the end of each calendar year eligible employees may rollover up to 40 hours of unused PTO.
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, 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