Lead Pharmacy Technician

Option Care; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Join Option Care Health, Inc., the nation's largest independent home infusion provider, as a Lead Pharmacy Technician. You will assist in leading pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with policies and state regulations in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Your experience in medication compounding and patient services will be critical in delivering extraordinary care. A commitment to exceptional service and high-quality outcomes for patients with acute and chronic conditions is

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and/or registered (if required by state).
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform advanced level mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sterile preparations meet the clinical needs of patients.
• Create technician schedules and analyze operational data.
• Lead activities related to ensuring accurate inventory levels.

Skills

Customer service

Mathematical calculations

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPhT certification

3 years of pharmacy technician experience

Tools

Internet Explorer

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 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

None

Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs)

• Certified Compounding Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT)
• Previous home health experience.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Salary

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

For over 40 years, Option Care Health has provided adult and pediatric patients with an alternative to hospital infusion therapy. With more than 2,900 clinical experts, Option Care Health is able to provide high-quality infusion services for nearly all patients with acute and chronic conditions across the United States, resulting in high quality outcomes at a significantly reduced cost. Option Care Health has more than 70 infusion pharmacies and 100 alternate treatment sites. We are guided by our purpose to provide extraordinary care that changes lives through a comprehensive approach to care along every step of the infusion therapy process including: intake coordination, insurance authorization, resources for financial assistance, education and customized treatments.