Pharmacy Fill Technician Lead

PHARMACY FILL TECHNICIAN LEAD

WHO WE ARE
Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both the Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care settings. Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies in multiple cities through-out the United States. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members. Currently we are recruiting for experienced Pharmacy Technician Leads to join the Polaris team.

OVERVIEW

The Pharmacy Fill Technician Lead is responsible for providing supervisory assistance to the Floor Supervisor overseeing and leading the pharmacy delivery order and fulfillment operations as well as bulk order medication fulfillment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the supervisor to provide direct oversight of fulfillment personnel associated with packaging/dispensing, bulk fulfillment, staging and delivery
• Work with the supervisor to coordinate stock medication expiration date weekly reviews
• Work with the supervisor to ensure appropriate level of inventory is maintained and packaging activities provide enough stock for daily operations
• Work with the supervisor to coordinate all activities associated with packaging, dispensing and staging
• Work with the supervisor to ensure coordination of tote staging with all orders
• Meet delivery deadlines through effective delivery coordination
• Collaborate with other departments including, but not limited to, Pharmacists, Order Entry, Billing, IT Support, and Human Resources.
• Collaborate with delivery and inventory control to achieve daily production and services goals.
• Comply with department policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code
• Comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to pharmacy practices.
• Customer Focus dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal/external customers; talking and acting with the customer in mind.
• Participate in special projects or training to identify and implement operational improvements
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPPA
• Ensure safety policy and procedures are consistently adhered to and practiced
• Overtime, holidays, and weekends may be required and/or expected
• Other duties as directed or 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 3 years experience working in a supervisor capacity in Pharmacy or relevant education background
• Basic computer knowledge skills required; technology background, PC software courses, and use of automation equipment beneficial
• Working knowledge of commercial automation/dispensing modalities and/or manufacturing processes/production operations
• Must understand medical terminology, math, and analytical skills
• Able to work at a moderate speed
• Able to work during inclement weather
• Reliable
• Problem solver
• Good organization/Attention to detail
• Must be able to work various shifts and days

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, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
• May lift and/or move up to 50 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.

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