Lead Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Life Choices•Gretna, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Integrated Life Choices, we are a proud 100% employee-owned organization committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We aim to provide exceptional support that fosters independence, inclusion, and personal growth. As an employee-owned company, every team member plays a vital role in our success, ensuring that our workplace is collaborative, innovative, and supportive. We hope you will consider joining us as an employee owner. Integrated Life Choices (ILC) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Lead Pharmacy Tech. The Lead Pharmacy Technician plays a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy technician team within a long-term care setting. This leadership position ensures accurate, efficient, and compliant preparation and delivery of medications, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing technician workforce. The Lead Technician serves as the primary liaison between the technician team and pharmacy leadership, driving quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; pharmacy technician certification preferred (CPhT)
Active state pharmacy technician license (as required)
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in LTC, retail, or institutional pharmacy setting
Prior experience in a supervisory or lead technician role strongly preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in medication reconciliation and MAR documentation
Experience training and mentoring pharmacy staff
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Mentor pharmacy technicians, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback
Coordinate technician schedules, task assignments, and workflow to optimize efficiency
Serve as the first point of contact for technician-related issues, escalations, and conflict resolution
Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous learning
Ensure prescriptions are accurately filled and labeled using automated and manual systems
Oversee preparation of blister compliance packs for delivery
Monitor technician adherence to DEA, state boards of pharmacy, CMS, and facility-specific protocols
Lead internal audits and support external inspections with documentation and readiness
Ensure proper handling and documentation of controlled substances
Oversee inventory processes including stock rotation, expiration tracking, and reordering
Manage technician execution of returns, recalls, and waste disposal procedures
Collaborate with procurement and pharmacists to resolve inventory discrepancies
Act as liaison between technicians, pharmacists, and facility staff to ensure smooth operations
Support transitions of care by coordinating discharge medication preparation and profile updates
Assist with formulary management and medication-related inquiries
Ensure accurate use of pharmacy software systems (e.g., FrameworkLTC, Framework ECM)
Maintain high standards for documentation of dispensing, billing, and inventory transactions
Lead technician participation in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives