Responsibilities Position Summary The Certified Lead Pharmacy Technician is a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, assisting the Director of Pharmacy and pharmacy managers in the planning, management, and supervision of all operational activities related to the pharmacy technician staff. The Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician functions in an advanced practice role as a pharmacy specialist within the pharmacy and on interdisciplinary teams. The Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician, with pharmacy department leadership, will coordinate all functions related to technician activities that maintain and improve workflow, safety and efficiency to ensure quality distributive processes and services. The Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician is responsible for technician training, competency assessment, disciplinary action, regulatory compliance, scheduling, policy/procedures, oversight, and quality improvement activities. The Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician may direct and coordinate technicians across multiple sites. Must be self-motivated with effective organizational skills. Position Responsibilities Maintains a positive leadership role within the department. Supervises and assists pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively. Conducts performance evaluation and competency assessment of pharmacy technicians. Educates, mentors, and evaluates pharmacy technicians to develop and improve skills necessary for providing pharmaceutical care. Develops and provides educational programs, learning modules, and knowledge assessment tools. Provides technical support for automated dispensing machines, carousel technology for automated medication inventory storage, and other pharmacy computer systems. Performs all payroll and scheduling functions for all pharmacy coworkers under the direction of the Pharmacy Director. Maintains appropriate controlled substance records. Performs audits, investigations, and other tasks related to medication safety and potential medication diversion Responds to data requests from other clinical and/or regulatory departments Assists in implementation of process changes. Works with the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Operations Manager to establish, implement, and monitor pharmacy goals and objectives. Review and update policies as assigned Prepares, distributes, and enters data for monthly nursing unit inspections Serves as a liaison with colleges of pharmacy, schedules and orients students visiting site on clinical rotation Assists with managing the drug formulary by ensuring operational and inventory efficient processes are in place and are followed. HR liaison for the department of pharmacy Participates in departmental and organizational committees at the discretion of the Pharmacy Director

Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing Minimum of four (4) years of Pharmacy Tech experience in a hospital setting Two (2) years lead, supervisory, or management experience (preferred) Overview Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area. St. Luke’s Health , now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. Operating 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 . residents. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy.