Team Lead - Pharmacy Technician Trainer

Indiana University Health; Town of Plainfield (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Team Lead Trainer to develop and implement training and quality programs for the Centralized Refill Team. This role conducts virtual training across multiple regions and may travel to the ISC in Plainfield, IN for meetings and special projects.

The position requires an active Pharmacy Technician license, experience in pharmacy operations, and strong communication skills to effectively train staff in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician license as required by state and organizational standards.
• Demonstrated experience in pharmacy operations and refill workflows.
• Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively train and coach employees in a virtual environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting platforms (Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary trainer for newly hired Centralized Refill Team employees.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve onboarding and training programs.
• Create and update training materials, job aids, workflow documentation, and competency assessments.
• Conduct virtual training sessions for technicians, pharmacists and other refill team members.
• Coordinate and facilitate ongoing education and refresher training programs.
• Partner with leadership and subject matter experts to ensure training content reflects current workflows, policies, and protocols.

Skills

Pharmacy license

Pharmacy operations

Communication & presentation

Virtual training

Microsoft Office/Teams

Multitasking/independence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description

The Pharmacy Technician Team Lead Trainer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of training and quality programs for the Centralized Refill Team. This role serves as the primary technician trainer and subject matter expert for onboarding, competency assessment, workflow education, and quality monitoring initiatives. The Team Lead partners with leadership to ensure consistent training practices, promote operational excellence, and support the continued growth of the Centralized Refill Team. This position conducts virtual training for team members across multiple regions and may require occasional travel to the IU Health Integrated Service Center (ISC) in Plainfield, Indiana, for training, meetings, and special projects.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Serve as the primary trainer for newly hired Centralized Refill Team employees.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve onboarding and training programs.
• Create and update training materials, job aids, workflow documentation, and competency assessments.
• Conduct virtual training sessions for technicians, pharmacists and other refill team members.
• Coordinate and facilitate ongoing education and refresher training programs.
• Partner with leadership and subject matter experts to ensure training content reflects current workflows, policies, and protocols.

Quality & Auditing

• Perform routine quality audits for all Centralized Refill Team employees.
• Monitor adherence to refill protocols, workflows, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and provide coaching and education based on audit findings.
• Track audit results and quality metrics to identify trends and training needs.
• Collaborate with leadership on performance improvement initiatives and quality projects.

Operational Leadership

• Serve as a resource and mentor for team members.
• Assist with workflow implementation, process improvement initiatives, and change management efforts.
• Support the development of standardized training and competency programs across specialties.
• Participate in projects related to centralized refill operations, protocol implementation, and team expansion.
• Assist leadership with special assignments and operational initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician license as required by state and organizational standards.
• Demonstrated experience in pharmacy operations and refill workflows.
• Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively train and coach employees in a virtual environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting platforms (Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience training or mentoring staff.
• Experience conducting quality audits or performance reviews.
• Experience developing training materials, workflows, or standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of ambulatory pharmacy or centralized refill operations.
• Leadership or team lead experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Primarily remote/virtual work environment.
• Frequent virtual training and collaboration with employees across multiple locations.
• Occasional travel to the Integrated Service Center (ISC) in Plainfield, Indiana, and other locations as needed.
• May periodically require adjusted work hours to accommodate onboarding schedules and training needs.

Why This Position Is Needed

• New employee onboarding
• Ongoing staff development
• Quality auditing and compliance monitoring
• Standardized training across the centralized refill program
• Development of future training infrastructure as the centralized refill model continues to expand

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.