Pharmacy Lead Technician - Floor
About The Position
The Pharmacy Lead Technician oversees and prioritizes pharmacy technician workflow and assists with preparing and dispensing medications under a pharmacist’s direction and oversight. The role supports long-term care communities, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and patient care in a setting that is not a high-traffic retail pharmacy. The technician prepares bulk medications for the floor, fills and labels prescription bottles, responds to questions or requests and directs inquiries to appropriate departments, and maintains proper medication storage and security. The role also orders, labels, and counts medications, chemicals, and supplies; receives and stores deliveries; verifies quantities against invoices; checks inventory for outdated medications; and informs a supervisor of stock needs and shortages. Additional duties include assisting with special projects and minimal travel, including overnight stays, as necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmacy Technician credential as required by state regulatory requirements.
- Meet Board of Pharmacy licensing and/or registration requirements for the state in which they work.
- One to three years of pharmacy technician experience.
- Exemplary computer skills, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
- Experience in healthcare, senior living, assisted living, pharmacy, or a long-term care environment preferred.
- At least one year of multi-facility experience preferred.
- QS1 experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and prioritize the workflow of pharmacy technicians.
- Assist with preparing and dispensing medications under the direction and oversight of a pharmacist.
- Prepare bulk medications for the floor, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and affix labels.
- Respond to questions or requests and direct inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Order, label, and count medication, chemical, and supply stock.
- Receive and store incoming supplies and verify quantities against invoices.
- Check current inventory for outdated medications and inform a supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
- Travel minimally, including overnight stays, as necessary.
Benefits
- Schedule that allows for balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
