Lead Pharmacy Technician

Option Care Health, Inc.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Job-

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Option Care Health, Inc. is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to support a pharmacist-driven workflow in our home infusion pharmacy.

You will oversee technician operations, coordinate prescription processing, and ensure accuracy in sterile prep, storage, and transport to patients. The role requires a CPhT with 3+ years of pharmacy technician experience, state licensing where applicable, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
• Licensed and/or registered if required by state.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to perform advanced mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy technician operations under Pharmacist supervision.
• Create and manage technician schedules and workflow.
• Coordinate prescription processing and equipment preparation.
• Maintain inventory and resolve vendor issues.
• Develop patient inquiries processes and scripts for excellent service.

Skills

CPhT

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A Day in the Life at Option Care HealthExtraordinary 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 (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)Prescription & Equipment Preparation and ProcessingEnsures 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 OversightCreates technician schedulesAnalyzes 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 MaintenanceLeads all activities related to ensuring accurate inventory levels.Resolves vendor/supplier issues.Patient Support & ExperienceDevelops processes & scripts for patient inquiries.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities?(i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.)No - XYesBasic Education and/or Experience RequirementsHigh 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 QualificationsExperience 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 RequirementsAbility to stand for extended periods of time.Frequent bending, stooping, reaching.Ability to carry at least 30lbsTravel Requirements: (if required)NonePreferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs)Certified Compounding Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT)Previous home health experience.May perform other duties as assignedDue 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-$50.00Benefits:-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 ProgramsOption 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.Posted: Sep 28, 2026