Lead Pharmacy Technician

Job Brief

Lead Pharmacy Technician Grandview, WA

Department:
Pharmacy (3000)

Employment duration:
Full time

Employee Type:
Regular

Exempt Status:
Non-exempt

FTE: 1.0

Direct Supervisor: BETTS, JASON, 022624

The Lead Pharmacy Technician plays a key role in developing and maintaining standardized workflows, as well as designing and delivering training programs for pharmacy technicians and assistant/cashier staff. Working under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacists, this role supports order entry and prescription dispensing in compliance with state and federal regulations.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the Lead Pharmacy Technician performs administrative functions, including coordination of staff break and lunch schedules, and assisting with scheduling through the pharmacy scheduling software. The Lead Pharmacy Technician will also be responsible for collecting and analyzing drug cost data, monitoring prescription reimbursement trends, and assisting with 340B compliance audits. This position collaborates closely with the Pharmacy Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator, regularly reviewing recalls, shortages, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing best-practice inventory management strategies to optimize pharmacy operations.

• $23.16 - $28.37 /hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills paid on hours worked
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

• Serves as a key participant in project implementation supporting the Pharmacy Manager and pharmacy staff
• Supports training for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants/Cashiers for onboarding and workflow optimizations
• Maintains inventory levels in collaboration with the Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacy Inventory and Purchasing Coordinator
• Conducts team huddles, or assists in the Pharmacy Manager in pharmacy meetings by preparation of agenda, collection and disbursement of notes and action items
• Lead for pharmacy software and inventory management for the pharmacy, including DSCSA maintenance
• Meets regularly with other Lead Pharmacy Technicians and the Pharmacy Inventory and Purchasing Coordinator to address drug recalls, shortages, and cost saving opportunities
• Perform 340B audits, working with the Pharmacy Compliance and Operations Specialist(s)
• Coordinate Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistant/Cashier schedule requests to ensure appropriate coverage, in collaboration with the Pharmacy Manager, utilizing the pharmacy scheduling software
• Enters patient data in the system including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor and diagnosis
• Enters the prescription in the system, selecting the brand, product/drug, and appropriate strength to align with the instructions given by the prescribing Provider
• Fills or dispenses the product from the pharmacy stock and delivers to patient
• Processes prescription refills verifying refill availability
• Epic Super User (if assigned) - Works as a liaison with the Epic Training Team and end users providing operational and project support
• Maintains awareness of stock level and enters order for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verifies quantity and submits order to the Wholesaler
• Verifies product orders received with invoice and purchase order. Places a sticker on each item and places on the shelf
• Monitors and checks expiration dates on drugs in stock and prepares expired stock for return to Wholesaler. Processes credit invoices…