Lead Fulfillment Pharmacy Technician - Romeoville, IL

Ro; Romeoville (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Expanded parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

An innovative healthcare company is seeking a Lead Fulfillment Technician in Romeoville, Illinois. This full-time role involves managing a pharmacy fulfillment team, ensuring accurate medication delivery, and collaborating to enhance operational workflows. Interested candidates should have an active pharmacy technician certification and prior leadership experience. An excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to a high-impact fulfillment operation.

Qualifications

• Active CPhT certification required.
• 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience, leadership preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy technicians and operations.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Support fulfillment workflows and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Job description

Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible. Ro is the only company to offer nationwide telehealth, labs, and pharmacy services. This is enabled by Ro's vertically integrated platform that helps patients achieve their goals through a convenient, end-to-end healthcare experience spanning from diagnosis, to delivery of medication, to ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients, including one in every county in the United States, and in 98% of primary care deserts.

Ro has been recognized as a Fortune Best Workplace in New York and Health Care for four consecutive years (2021-2024). In 2023, Ro was also named Best Workplace for Parents for the third year in a row. In 2022, Ro was listed as a CNBC Disruptor 50.

As the Lead Fulfillment Technician, you will help oversee the daily operations of our pharmacy fulfillment team. This role is responsible for managing a team of pharmacy technicians, providing hands-on leadership through training, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure consistent adherence to operational standards and procedures.

You will support the accurate and timely fulfillment of prescription and non-prescription medications, while fostering a work culture centered on quality, safety, and efficiency. A key aspect of this role includes working directly with pharmacy automation equipment to streamline fulfillment operations and ensure optimal system performance. With a mindset rooted in continuous improvement, you will collaborate with pharmacy leadership to identify and implement enhancements to workflows and systems. The Lead Fulfillment Technician also plays a key role in compliance adherence and maintaining readiness for inspections. This position is essential to the success of our fulfillment operation and to delivering a seamless, high-quality experience for our patients.

This posting is for our location in Romeoville, Illinois. This hire is for a full time role.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of pharmacy technicians by providing hands-on coaching, real-time feedback, and performance support to foster a high-performing team culture
• Oversee technician onboarding, training, and ongoing skills development to ensure compliance with SOPs and operational excellence
• Support scheduling and staffing needs to ensure appropriate shift coverage and workflow continuity
• Ensure pharmacy fulfillment workflows—including picking, packing, and shipping—are executed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established timelines
• Act as the primary point of contact for daily operational issues on the floor, escalating concerns to pharmacy leadership as appropriate
• Collaborate closely with pharmacists and cross-functional teams including operations, care, and product to resolve order and shipping issues promptly
• Operate and troubleshoot pharmacy automation equipment, ensuring it functions properly to support order volume
• Monitor quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the fulfillment process, and drive adherence to all applicable standards and procedures
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in workflow evaluations and helping implement operational enhancements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready workspace aligned with company policies and regulatory expectations
• Flexibly support fulfillment operations by assisting with order processing and technician duties as needed to meet volume demands
• Support additional operational tasks and responsibilities as assigned by pharmacy leadership

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Active and unrestricted Illinois Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmacy technician experience, with prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and support a team in a fast-paced fulfillment environment
• Empathy, patience, and professionalism in interactions with both patients and team members
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, especially when navigating high-pressure or time-sensitive situations
• Excellent organizational skills and a sharp attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and compliance
• Comfort working with pharmacy automation equipment and technology-driven workflows
• A proactive, improvement-oriented mindset and the ability to contribute to cross-functional problem-solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a collaborative spirit that thrives in cross-functional environments

Schedule & Availability:

• While we strive to maintain consistent schedules, flexibility is required, as your scheduled workdays may occasionally shift to help cover holidays, team PTO, or other staffing needs
• Advanced notice of at least two weeks will be provided for any changes to the regular schedule
• Please note that shift structures may be adjusted in the future based on evolving business needs

We've Got You Covered:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements
• Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
• Pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing
• Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness

The base salary for new hires in this position is $56,500, in addition to a competitive equity and benefits package (as applicable). When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. These considerations may cause your compensation to vary.

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