Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible. Ro is the only company to offer nationwide telehealth, labs, and pharmacy services. This is enabled by Ro's vertically integrated platform that helps patients achieve their goals through a convenient, end-to-end healthcare experience spanning from diagnosis, to delivery of medication, to ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients in nearly every single county in the United States, including 99% of primary care deserts.

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As the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will help oversee the daily operations of our pharmacy fulfillment team. This role is responsible for managing a team of pharmacy technicians, providing hands-on leadership through training, coaching, and performance oversight to ensure consistent adherence to operational standards and procedures.

You will support the accurate and timely fulfillment of prescription and non-prescription medications, while fostering a work culture centered on quality, safety, and efficiency. A key aspect of this role includes working directly with pharmacy automation equipment to streamline fulfillment operations and ensure optimal system performance. With a mindset rooted in continuous improvement, you will collaborate with pharmacy leadership to identify and implement enhancements to workflows and systems. The Lead Fulfillment Technician also plays a key role in compliance adherence and maintaining readiness for inspections. This position is essential to the success of our fulfillment operation and to delivering a seamless, high-quality experience for our patients.

This posting is for our location in Romeoville, Illinois. This hire is for a full time role.

What You'll Do:

Lead and mentor a team of pharmacy technicians by providing hands-on coaching, real-time feedback, and performance support to foster a high-performing team culture
Oversee technician onboarding, training, and ongoing skills development to ensure compliance with SOPs and operational excellence
Support scheduling and staffing needs to ensure appropriate shift coverage and workflow continuity
Ensure pharmacy fulfillment workflows—including picking, packing, and shipping—are executed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established timelines
Act as the primary point of contact for daily operational issues on the floor, escalating concerns to pharmacy leadership as appropriate
Collaborate closely with pharmacists and cross-functional teams including operations, care, and product to resolve order and shipping issues promptly
Operate and troubleshoot pharmacy automation equipment, ensuring it functions properly to support order volume
Monitor quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the fulfillment process, and drive adherence to all applicable standards and procedures
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in workflow evaluations and helping implement operational enhancements
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready workspace aligned with company policies and regulatory expectations
Flexibly support fulfillment operations by assisting with order processing and technician duties as needed to meet volume demands
Support additional operational tasks and responsibilities as assigned by pharmacy leadership

What You'll Bring to the Team:

Active and unrestricted Illinois Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 2 years of pharmacy technician experience, with prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and support a team in a fast-paced fulfillment environment
Empathy, patience, and professionalism in interactions with both patients and team members
Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, especially when navigating high-pressure or time-sensitive situations
Excellent organizational skills and a sharp attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and compliance
Comfort working with pharmacy automation equipment and technology-driven workflows
A proactive, improvement-oriented mindset and the ability to contribute to cross-functional problem-solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a collaborative spirit that thrives in cross-functional environments

Schedule & Availability:

While we strive to maintain consistent schedules, flexibility is required, as your scheduled workdays may occasionally shift to help cover holidays, team PTO, or other staffing needs
Advanced notice of at least two weeks will be provided for any changes to the regular schedule
Please note that shift structures may be adjusted in the future based on evolving business needs

We've Got You Covered:

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
401(k) with company match
Flexible PTO
Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements
Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
Pet insurance
Student loan refinancing
Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness

The target base salary for this position ranges from $56,500 to $65,000, in addition to a competitive equity and benefits package (as applicable). When determining compensation, we analyze and carefully consider several factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. These considerations may cause your compensation to vary

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Lead Pharmacy Technician - Romeoville, IL