Lead Pharmacy Technician

Option Care Enterprises, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time off

401K

Job summary

Option Care Health, Inc. is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and oversee technician operations in compliance with policies and state regulations.

The role covers compounding, patient services coordination, scheduling, and inventory management to ensure high-quality, efficient care. A CPhT certification and state licensure are required or as mandated by state law.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience with internal and external customers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to perform advanced level mathematical calculations.
• Proficient with email communication and basic internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy technician operations under pharmacist supervision.
• Ensure sterile preparations meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate prescription processing and workflow prioritization.
• Develop and maintain technician schedules and training plans.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and address vendor issues.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Mathematical calculations

Email skills

Internet navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Pharmacy license/registration (state dependent)

Job description

Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities.

With the nation's largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members.

Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you're empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare.

Job Description Summary:

Under the direction of a licensed Pharmacist, responsible for assisting the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor with leading the pharmacy technician operations in accordance with Option Care Health policies & procedures, and the state's professional standards & regulations. The Lead Technician is experienced in all aspects of medication compounding, clinical pharmacy, and plays a significant role in the coordination of patient services.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

Prescription & Equipment Preparation and Processing

Ensures sterile preparations meet the clinical needs of patients, satisfying quality, safety, and environmental control requirements in all phases of preparation, storage, transportation, and administration in compliance with regulations.

Coordinates and prioritizes prescription processing.

Ability to function at an advanced practice level, if allowed per state regulations.

Operational Oversight

Creates technician schedules

Analyzes operational data and makes recommendations to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Assists the supervisor with development of policies and processes.

Helps ensure training needs are met.

Inventory Maintenance

Leads all activities related to ensuring accurate inventory levels.

Resolves vendor/supplier issues.

Patient Support & Experience

Develops processes & scripts for patient inquiries.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

(i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.)

No - X

Yes

Basic Education and/or Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician required (CPhT)
• Must be licensed and/or registered (if required by state)

Basic Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Able to perform advanced level mathematical calculations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic email skills, internet explorer (sending, receiving, and organizing communications).
• Basic Internet Explorer skills to include opening a browser, typing in URLs in the correct location, using a search engine, bookmarking a site, navigating using back/forward/stop buttons, and filling out forms online.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching.
• Ability to carry at least 30lbs

Travel Requirements: (if required)

None

Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs)

• Certified Compounding Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT)
• Previous home health experience.

May perform other duties as assigned

Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below:

Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Pay Range is $30.00-$50.00

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Bonding Time Off
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• myFlexPay
• Family Support
• Mental Health Services
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Award/Recognition Programs

Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.