Lead Pharmacy Technician

PharMerica • Indianapolis, IN

380d • $45,760 - $45,760

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor at PharMerica is responsible for overseeing the workflow and performance of Pharmacy Technicians in a closed-door pharmacy environment. This role focuses on ensuring exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. The position requires an Indiana pharmacy license and involves both supervisory and hands-on responsibilities in medication preparation and compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a long-term care (LTC) pharmacy setting required.
• Basic understanding of drugs, medication terminology, and metric system required.
• Ability to operate a computer required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience desired.
• Workflow management skills desired.
• Scheduling skills desired.
• Performance management skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitors workflow and reassigns Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
• Prepares Pharmacy Technician schedules to meet the needs of the pharmacy.
• Fills prescription items, packaging medications for dispensing and delivery, meeting accuracy and productivity standards.
• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding.
• Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room and with automated machines to prepack drugs.
• Manages inventory functions such as monitoring pharmaceutical levels and identifying expired medications.
• Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels.
• Mixes/packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment, and hood.
• Services facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Ensures technician adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• DailyPay
• Shift differential
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Company paid STD and LTD
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid-time off
• 401k
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED