Lead Pharmacy Technician

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Oversees training programs and mentors pharmacy technicians and supports onboarding, competency validation, and peer development. Assists in identifying training needs and reinforcing best practices. Supports technician career development and contributes to the advancement of pharmacy technician practice. Serves as a role model for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork. Oversees the strategic quality improvement, education, and practice advancement projects in assigned areas. Represents pharmacy in committees, shared governance, and enterprise initiatives. Champions innovation and continuous professional growth. Participates in research or innovation efforts. Executes expert-level pharmacy technician duties with mastery across all core and advanced workflows, systems, and operational programs. Demonstrates leadership in medication preparation, sterile and hazardous compounding, inventory and controlled substance management, and regulatory compliance. Serves as a subject matter expert in advanced pharmacy services and operational strategy. Maintains proficiency in all Tech IV functions and provides coverage in any core or advanced pharmacy practice areas as needed to address staff shortages, support program and service performance, and assure achievement of strategic goals across patient care areas serviced by the pharmacy team. Coordinates daily workflow for the pharmacy technician team, including task prioritization, workload distribution, staff coverage, and assignment of responsibilities. Serves as the point person for shift operations and technician team coordination. Monitors the completion and accuracy of pharmacy technician tasks, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, medication safety standards, and documentation requirements. Develops and enforces protocols and work process to ensure accuracy, safety, and quality in across all pharmacy operational areas. Provides real-time feedback and guidance to team members. Coordinates shift handoffs and monitors team adherence to schedules and assignments. Ensures continuity of operations between shifts and across pharmacy practice areas. Acts as a liaison between the technician team and pharmacy leadership. Communicates operational needs, escalates issues, and supports departmental goals. Serves as a safety advocate and operational lead for medication-use process improvements, compliance initiatives, and adherence to institutional standards. Monitors and evaluates system performance and integrity to detect and mitigate process, technology, or service failures impacting medication safety. Works closely with pharmacy leadership, clinical teams, IT, compliance, and other departments to support cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Enlists collaborative support from Pharmacy Technician Specialists as needed to improve or advance targeted pharmacy services. Participates in quality improvement efforts, workflow audits, and performance monitoring. Assists in identifying opportunities for operational efficiency and service enhancement. Directs pharmacy compliance efforts and perpetual accreditation readiness. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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Education: Bachelor's [Preferred] High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study: N/A

Work Experience: 3+ practice experience in an integrated health care system of three or more hospitals in the system [Required] 3+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience [Required]

Additional Information: Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications: Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements

Pay Range: $20.38 $32.60

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.