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Lead Pharmacy Technician – Compounding
| Company | Ro |
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| Location | Plainfield, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $53100 – $62000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the state of Illinois; PTCB certified
- Proven experience in non-sterile compounding, including hazardous and non-hazardous drug preparation, with a strong understanding of USP and guidelines
- Demonstrated leadership ability with experience training, mentoring, and managing pharmacy technicians in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, with experience in scheduling, inventory control, cycle counts, and documentation management
- Deep knowledge of proper gowning techniques, PPE usage, and safe handling practices for hazardous materials
- A commitment to quality, accuracy, and compliance, with the ability to enforce SOPs and uphold regulatory standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with pharmacists, cross-functional teams, and direct reports
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify process improvements and implement practical solutions
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee daily operations of the compounding technician team, ensuring efficient execution of workflows and shift coverage
- Lead performance management efforts, including coaching, conducting regular 1:1s, and delivering feedback to drive accountability and growth
- Own technician training and development; implement onboarding, enforce adherence to SOPs, and ensure competency in gowning and hazardous drug handling
- Supervise and perform the compounding of non-sterile hazardous and non-hazardous medications, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards
- Establish and maintain a clean, safe, and inspection-ready work environment through leadership in sanitation and compliance practices
- Work closely with Lead Compounding Pharmacist resolving operational issues related to compounding, meeting order demand and quality
- Partner closely with the Lead Compounding Pharmacist and PIC to ensure ongoing compliance with USP , , and all federal and state pharmacy regulations
- Act as a key cross-functional liaison to supply chain, engineering, quality, and product teams to drive process improvements and operational scalability
- Collaborates with key administrative functions including technician scheduling, inventory management, and cycle counts; ensure timely and thorough training of all staff with proper documentation; develop and track team metrics and performance goals to drive operational excellence and accountability
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
