Purchasing Technician

Polaris Pharmacy Services • Des Plaines, IL

5d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

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 Purchasing Technician will be responsible for the direct purchasing of materials necessary to dispense medications to patients

Requirements

• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Able to work at a moderate speed.
• Able to work during inclement weather.
• Reliable
• Detail-focused with analytical problem-solving skills
• Basic math skills
• Able to physically perform light lifting.
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications preferred but not required by state regulations and state of practice.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred (one or more years of long-term care experience preferred)

Responsibilities

• Order daily medication needs from wholesaler
• Log and record all invoices and purchasing orders
• Maintain correct amount of inventory
• Follow current purchasing policies and procedures
• Must be hands on individual, this is not a desk job

Benefits

• 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)
• 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