Staging Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Northern CA - Livermore, CA 94551Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 HourlyWHO WE ARE
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 Staging Technician is responsible for preparing the finished prescriptions as well as other light warehouse duties.

 Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensure all medication orders are scanned to tote in dispensing system and staged correctly for each delivery route
Monitor workflow and ensure consistent product movement from pharmacy to delivery dispensing system
Ensure all medication orders are neatly sorted and packed within delivery totes
Preparation of refrigerated product going out for delivery to ensure product stability
Prepare and stage delivery manifests and ancillary paperwork to correct delivery totes
Accuracy review of delivery totes and medications to ensure completeness prior to sealing totes for handing to delivery personnel
Prepare for next delivery route by setting up empty delivery totes and new delivery barcode labels applied
Preparation of STAT deliveries for timely departure with interaction with delivery personnel
Sorting returned signed delivery manifests and scanning into document imaging system
Assist in preparation of emergency drug kit deliveries including tracking and expiration monitoring
Ability to perform tasks under pressure and within a deadline driven environment
Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs

 
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/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:

Able to read, write, speak and understand English
Able to work at a moderate speed
Able to work during inclement weather
Good organization/Attention to detail
Analytical/Problem solver
Decision making skills 
Ability to physically perform light lifting.
Must be able to work various shifts and days.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent required

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, 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