Lead Pharmacy Technician

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 6,000 team members including 2,900 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 employees.

As a two-year recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we recognize that part of being extraordinary is building a thriving workforce that is as diverse as the patients and communities we serve.

Join a company that is taking action to develop a culture that is more inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding for all team members. We are committed to hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.

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 states 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 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.

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

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

Pay Range is $26.73-$44.56

Benefits:

-401k

-Dental Insurance

-Disability Insurance

-Health Insurance

-Life Insurance

-Paid Time off

-Vision Insurance

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.

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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.