Order Entry Pharmacy Technician

Description

ORDER ENTRY PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

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 across the country. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members. 

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 about customer 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

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

• 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)
• Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises
• Career growth potential
• Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
• Employee referral bonus program