Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
| Facility | Los Alamos Medical Center |
| Location | Los Alamos, NM |
| Career Area | Pharmacy |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | Rotating |
| Date Posted | 10/31/2025 |
| Job ID | #321273 |
Lead Certified Pharmacy Tech
Schedule: this is a full-time role. Our Pharmacy Techs work 8 am to approximately 4 pm Monday through Friday. This role could include rotating weekends and those shifts run from 8 am to 2 pm.
Your experience matters
Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Lead Certified Pharmacy Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Lead Certified Pharmacy Tech who excels in this role provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist. Additionally, they will:
Fill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
Act as the primary trainer for new pharmacy technicians and interns and as the primary resource for new department procedures, onboarding, and cross-training. Interview and assist with hiring of pharmacy team members, and also coordinate, facilitate, and monitor training of new pharmacy technicians.
Create work schedules for the technicians, develop and delegate workflow, assisting technicians in daily duties, and staff any pharmacy technician position as needed. Assist management in complying with all laws, regulations, and guidelines set forth by any regulatory agency, including but not limited to the NM Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, TJC, EPA, etc.
Perform controlled substance inventories under the direction of the director; report all discrepancies and findings. Oversee pharmacy technician controlled substance duties.
Maintain, inspect, and update crash carts, all specialized pharmacy medication boxes and trays. Ensure medications, IVs, and all other supplies are stored under proper conditions and are labeled properly. Responsible for oversight of pharmacy automation including automated dispensing machines.
Assist management in overseeing sterile and non-sterile compounding, including hazardous medications and chemotherapy, all under the direction of a pharmacist.
Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department. Analyze Par vs Usage data and recommend changes to the Director to optimize inventory. Review and stock incoming deliveries of medication and supplies. Receive, unpack, and check quantities against invoices.
Represent the pharmacy department on hospital committees as delegated by the Director.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position may also offer (benefits vary depending upon full-time/part-time/PRN status):
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Registered Pharmacy Technician by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy upon hire. Certified as a CPhT by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) upon hire.
Sterile IV Compounding certified andchemotherapy certified upon hire or transfer.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing [email protected].
More about Los Alamos Medical Center
Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the communities of northern New Mexico for over 70 years.
We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.
EEOC Statement
Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.