Supervisor Pharmacy Technician-Boise Outpatient Pharmacy

St. Luke's Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement savings opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to lead the Outpatient Pharmacy team and ensure efficient prescription processing and patient service.

The role oversees daily operations of about 16 technicians, maintains staffing and training, and ensures compliance with regulations, while final verification remains with a licensed pharmacist. This position offers a full-time schedule with potential Saturday coverage.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Idaho Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision for a team of approximately 16 Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitor and optimize technician workflow to ensure timely prescription processing.
• Oversee medication preparation, dispensing support, and prescription processing for pharmacist verification.
• Coach and mentor staff to support performance and growth.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and ongoing education for Technicians.
• Develop and maintain staff schedules to meet staffing needs.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and performance evaluations with leadership and HR.
• Monitor productivity and quality and lead improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regs, accreditation standards, and policies.
• Support inventory management and controlled substance documentation.
• Serve as liaison between frontline staff and pharmacy leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Workflow optimization

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

St. Luke's Health System

Location: Boise, Idaho

Department: Outpatient Pharmacy

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with variable start and end times. Occasional Saturday shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. may be required based on operational needs.

Overview

At St. Luke's, our dedicated team of professionals strives to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture that delivers exceptional patient experiences. We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to join our Boise Outpatient Pharmacy team.

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, productivity, and performance of a team of approximately 16 Pharmacy Technicians within a high-volume outpatient pharmacy setting. This role serves as a key operational leader, ensuring efficient workflow management, staff development, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and exceptional patient service. Final verification of technician work remains under the authority of a licensed pharmacist.

What You Can Expect

As the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, you will provide leadership and direction to pharmacy technical staff while supporting operational excellence and a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and sustainable pharmacy operations that directly support patient care and prescription processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and coordination for a team of approximately 16 Pharmacy Technicians.
• Monitor, prioritize, and optimize technician workflow to ensure timely prescription processing and service delivery.
• Support pharmacy operations by overseeing activities related to medication preparation, dispensing support, and prescription processing for pharmacist verification.
• Coach, mentor, and provide guidance to technician staff to ensure high-quality performance and professional growth.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, competency development, and ongoing education for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Develop and maintain employee work schedules to support staffing needs and operational demands.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, performance evaluations, corrective action processes, and other employee relations activities in partnership with pharmacy leadership and Human Resources.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and operational metrics and lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, organizational policies, and pharmacy best practices.
• Support inventory management, record retention, controlled substance documentation, and other operational compliance activities.
• Serve as a liaison between frontline staff and pharmacy leadership, fostering communication and employee engagement.
• Identify opportunities for workflow enhancements, process improvement, and increased operational efficiency.
• Ensure technician staff complete assigned duties and maintain established service standards.
• Assist with departmental projects and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Four (4) years of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Pharmacy Technician Registration in the state of Idaho (or state of practice).
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with outpatient pharmacy operations, workflow management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations, compliance requirements, and inventory management practices.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently communicates with patients, providers, staff, and leadership to exchange information and provide direction.
• Frequently performs fine motor tasks related to pharmacy equipment and medication handling.
• Continuously utilizes visual acuity to identify medication labels, colors, and package details.
• Frequently exposed to blood, bodily fluids, non-intact skin, or tissue.
• Occasionally ascends or descends to access inventory and supplies.
• Occasionally positions self to retrieve items from various storage locations.
• Occasionally performs repetitive movements.
• Occasionally exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.

Why St. Luke's?

At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission, and that includes our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and personal health.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program with on-site counseling resources
• Wellness programs, including access to Personify Health
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• On-site wellness resources, including massage services at select locations
• A culture committed to employee engagement, collaboration, and excellence

About St. Luke's

St. Luke's Health System is Idaho's largest healthcare provider and is committed to improving the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care and exceptional patient experiences.

St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Please note: This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities and is designed to provide candidates with an overview of the position.

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.