Lead Pharmacy Technician - Production

Tarrytown Expocare LLC•Rocky Hill, CT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Pharmacy Technician plays a critical leadership role within the pharmacy, serving as the operational bridge between pharmacists, packaging teams, and inventory operations. This individual is responsible for supporting day-to-day workflow, coaching team members, reinforcing company processes, and ensuring that operational targets are consistently met. The Lead Pharmacy Technician must be self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and capable of independently resolving issues with appropriate support from the PIC and leadership team. This is a great career opportunity in Long-Term Care Pharmacy, with hours Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM EST, located onsite in our Rock Hill, CT location. Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy is a long-term care pharmacy that provides specialized care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the United States. We originated as part of an independent retail pharmacy, Tarrytown Pharmacy, which has been serving the local community since 1941. Through our dedication to provide excellence to our customers, we have grown from a small independent pharmacy to a multi-state long-term care pharmacy solution, now expanding into the Midwest.

Requirements

Must possess an active CT State Board of Pharmacy Technician License.
Can perform pharmacy calculations.
Demonstrated leadership ability or prior lead/supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of pharmacy workflow, packaging processes, and inventory management.
Understands basic pharmacy language to interpret prescriptions.
Ability to complete projects promptly.
Ability to work with little oversight and/or guidance.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times and traverse close quarters quickly.
Must be able to stand on feet for the duration of an eight (8) hour shift.

Nice To Haves

Immunization Certification is preferred, not required
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Model and reinforce a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment.
Motivate, mentor, and support technicians across packaging and inventory teams.
Promote alignment with established company processes, workflows, and performance expectations.
Lead by example to cultivate teamwork, accountability, and consistent adherence to standards.
Assist the PIC in uniting teams around shared goals and operational targets.
Oversee packaging operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Assist with inventory management, including receiving, stock rotation, cycle counts, and identification of inventory discrepancies.
Monitor daily workload distribution and adjust assignments to maintain efficiency.
Ensure proper documentation, packaging quality, and labeling standards are consistently met.
Address workflow issues proactively and independently; escalate to PIC or leadership when needed.
Identify operational inefficiencies and contribute solutions to improve productivity and safety.
Support change management during rollout of new processes, technology, or performance initiatives.
Serve as the point person for technicians with workflow questions or operational concerns.
Communicate clearly and effectively with pharmacists, leadership, and team members.
Ensure smooth handoffs between packaging, inventory, and other operational areas.