Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,269 - 47,003; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston, Texas, is searching for a Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician to provide critical support to the pharmacy team. In this role, you will lead staff, oversee workflows, and ensure compliance with regulations. Successful candidates will need substantial pharmacy technical skills and a proactive approach to patient care. Experience in a hospital setting is essential, with leadership responsibilities highlighting the importance of mentorship within the team. The position offers a competitive pay range of $24.15 to $34.12/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of Pharmacy Tech experience in a hospital setting.
• Two (2) years lead, supervisory, or management experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee technician workflows and mentor staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and competency assessments.
• Develop and provide educational programs for pharmacy technicians.
• Maintain controlled substance records and perform audits.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy technical skills

Mentoring

Inventory management

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board

CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will provide critical leadership and expert support to the pharmacy team, ensuring the accurate and efficient preparation and dispensing of medications while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Every day you will expertly oversee technician workflows, mentor and train staff, resolve operational challenges, and meticulously manage inventory and quality control procedures, contributing to seamless pharmacy operations and patient safety.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding pharmacy technical skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a meticulous, proactive demeanor, contributing significantly to optimal patient care and team performance.

• Maintains a positive leadership role within the department.
• Supervises and assists pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively.
• Conducts performance evaluation and competency assessment of pharmacy technicians.
• Educates, mentors, and evaluates pharmacy technicians to develop and improve skills necessary for providing pharmaceutical care.
• Develops and provides educational programs, learning modules, and knowledge assessment tools.
• Provides technical support for automated dispensing machines, carousel technology for automated medication inventory storage, and other pharmacy computer systems.
• Performs all payroll and scheduling functions for all pharmacy coworkers under the direction of the Pharmacy Director.
• Maintains appropriate controlled substance records.
• Performs audits, investigations, and other tasks related to medication safety and potential medication diversion.
• Responds to data requests from other clinical and/or regulatory departments.
• Assists in implementation of process changes.
• Works with the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Operations Manager to establish, implement, and monitor pharmacy goals and objectives.
• Review and update policies as assigned.
• Prepares, distributes, and enters data for monthly nursing unit inspections.
• Serves as a liaison with colleges of pharmacy, schedules and orients students visiting site on clinical rotation.
• Assists with managing the drug formulary by ensuring operational and inventory efficient processes are in place and are followed.
• HR liaison for the department of pharmacy.
• Participates in departmental and organizational committees at the discretion of the Pharmacy Director.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing.
• Minimum of four (4) years of Pharmacy Tech experience in a hospital setting.
• Two (2) years lead, supervisory, or management experience (preferred).

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.

St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. Operating 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.

Pay Range

$24.15 - $34.12 /hour