IV 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 in 9 different cities through-out the Southeast, Northeast and Midwest. 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 IV Pharmacy Technicians to join the Polaris team.

OVERVIEW

The IV Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Required duties are pursuant to specific Board of Pharmacy-defined technician tasks, which may include, accurately filling prescriptions, preparing Sterile Compounding medications, entering computer data, following standard procedures, and regulatory requirements.

SCHEDULE: Mon- Fri 6:00 pm - 2:30 am, rotating weekends

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and maintain Sterile Compounding room and QA as per USP 797 guidelines for a state law as directed by supervisor
• Work under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, fill prescriptions and prepare Sterile Compounding according to Polaris standards of quality, customer service, productivity guidelines, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Knowledge of Long Term and Post- Acute Care
• Stage, Prep, and fill orders for residents at long-term care facilities and high-risk pregnant women
• Compound Sterile Compounding orders in a Class 100 clean room as directed by Pharmacists, IV Supervisor, and/or Director of Pharmacy
• Responsible for data entry
• Assist pharmacist with calling care facilities
• Maintain, clean and account for pumps
• File, answer phones, and stock areas in the IV department as appropriate and directed by supervisor
• Work with Lead IV Technician to maintain a clean/safe work environment, check equipment for calibration, safety, and cleanliness
• Replenish and maintain Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) provided to Long Term and Post-Acute Care Facilities
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA
• Communicate with Pharmacist, Supervisor, or Lead Technician about any concerns regarding USP 797 and Operations
• 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

• 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 an IV pharmacy technician required (long-term care pharmacy preferred)
• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
• Experience working with medications, IVs, and filling prescriptions required
• Order entry and insurance billing experience required
• Data entry skills, analytical, ability to multi-task
• Basic computer knowledge skills required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Able to work at a moderate speed
• Able to work during inclement weather
• Reliable
• Good organization/Attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Able to physically perform light lifting
• 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

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.

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