Control Room Pharmacy Technician - 2nd Shift

Polaris Pharmacy Services • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

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 Control Room Pharmacy Technician picks, labels, scans and otherwise prepares the finished prescription for final verification by a pharmacist.

Requirements

• Good organizational skills and detail oriented
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Computer knowledge is a must.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to physically perform light lifting.
• Must be able to work various shifts and days.
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice
• Previous pharmacy experience required (one or more years of long-term care experience preferred)
• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications

Nice To Haves

• Previous pharmacy experience required (one or more years of long-term care experience preferred)

Responsibilities

• Pull/pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas (prepack racks)
• Accuracy check of final preparation prior to presenting to pharmacist
• Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently and in a timely and prioritized manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Maintain perpetual inventory of all Schedule II controlled substances.
• Build/Replenish emergency drug kits.
• Assist in processing returned drugs and recycle/dispose per procedure
• Assist in pre-packing frequently ordered medications; label and stock as needed during low volume times
• Package materials and products manually
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA
• Maintain clean/organized workstation areas and replenish all stock supplies needed each shift
• Alert pharmacist on duty of any medication/product that is not scanning properly
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees