Pharmacy Fill Technician (Mid to Evening Shift)
About The Position
The Pharmacy Fill Technician accurately prepares prescriptions by picking medications, labeling and scanning them, and completing final preparation for pharmacist verification. The role also helps maintain an organized workspace and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. The position is full-time at Polaris Pharmacy Services of San Diego in San Diego, California, with a stated salary range of $20.00–$21.00 per hour and no travel. The role may require overtime, holidays, and weekends. Schedules may change according to business needs; most locations operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmacy technician licenses or certifications required by the regulations of the state where the employee practices.
- Knowledge of brand-name and generic medications.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to work at a moderate speed and during inclement weather.
- Reliability and detail focus, with analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform light lifting.
- Ability to work various shifts and days.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving up to 30 pounds and standing or sitting for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Previous pharmacy experience preferred.
- One or more years of long-term care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Pull or pick medications from shelving and other storage areas, including pre-pack racks.
- Check the accuracy of final prescription preparation before presenting it to the pharmacist.
- Fill daily drug orders accurately, efficiently, and in a timely, prioritized manner under pharmacist supervision.
- Assist with processing returned drugs and recycle or dispose of them according to procedure.
- Assist with pre-packing frequently ordered medications; label and stock them as needed during low-volume periods.
- Manually package materials and products.
- Follow applicable government regulations, including HIPAA.
- Maintain clean, organized workstation areas and replenish stock supplies needed for each shift.
- Alert the pharmacist on duty when a medication or product does not scan properly.
- Comply with departmental safety, attendance, and dress-code policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned; duties may vary with business needs.
Benefits
- Six paid holidays annually and five sick days.
- Up to 10 PTO days annually, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
- Option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k), available to part-time and full-time employees.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Career growth potential.
- Annual on-site voluntary flu vaccines.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
