Pharmacy Returns Technician - 1st Shift

Pharmacy Returns Technician - 1st Shift

Polaris Pharmacy Services of Ft Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Pharmaceutical

Description

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 Pharmacy Returns Technician ensures that company standards are maintained, and product integrity is preserved while processing returned prescriptions under the pharmacist's supervision.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process customer returns
• File and save daily credit reports
• Sort based on drug type and carefully place back in stock for re-sale (if applicable)
• Pop, cut and/or deblister medications for destruction (if applicable)
• Process expired medication and make inventory adjustments in computer
• Seal containers of discarded medications and/or expired medications in preparation for haul away
• Prepare finished prescription product and proper labeling, including cautionary and auxiliary labels, as well as other light warehouse duties
• Package materials and products manually
• Assist in pre-packing frequently ordered medications
• Label and stock as needed during low volume times
• Replenish stock and consumables
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of data entry and/or IV experience is a plus
• 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.
• Must be able to work various shifts and days

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred (one or more years of long-term care experience preferred)

Physical Demands:

• 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.

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)
• Career growth potential
• Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
• Employee referral bonus program