• Travel Pharmacy Pyxis Technician

    Polaris Pharmacy Services of Minnesota, LLC (Minneapolis, MN)


    Travel Pharmacy Pyxis Technician

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Polaris Pharmacy Services of Minnesota LLC - Minneapolis, MN

    Position Type

    Full Time

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Road Warrior

     

    Job Category

     

    Pharmaceutical

    Description

    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 nationwide. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members.

     

    Job Summary: The Travel Pharmacy Pyxis Technician maintains inventory & performs restocks to ensure our clients have an adequate supply of medication. Additionally, they visit clients and troubleshoots problems with the automated technology. This position acts as the point of contact for the automated dispensing system. Duties/Responsibilities:

     

    + Maintain automated dispensing system inventory and restock on a daily basis.

    + Visit customers to troubleshoot problems and perform audits of medication as necessary.

    + Replenishment and maintenance of expired medication in MedBank as well as loading/destocking

    + Educate customers on utilizing Med Bank system

    + Handle all automation-related issues.

    + Build relationships with facility administration and staff

    + Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA

    + Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs

    + Perform other duties assigned by management.

    + Medication Ekit checks

    + Knowledge of Data Entry and / or IV experience is a plus.

    + Perform other duties assigned by management.

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

    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:

    + Must be willing to travel

    + 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.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

    + Experience in pharmacy automation (Pyxis, Omnicell, Medbank) preferred.

    + Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice

    + High School diploma or equivalent

    + Previous pharmacy experience required (one-year experience in long-term care preferred)

    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, 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.

     

    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 progra