Working Hours: 

Specific work hours to be agreed upon by the supervisor and employee prior to the onset of employment. 

Summary: 

The Pharmacy Technician Instructor is responsible for providing classroom, laboratory, and experiential instruction to students enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program. The instructor prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors required for success as entry-level pharmacy technicians in community, hospital, and institutional settings. The position emphasizes student-centered learning, compliance with accreditation standards, and collaboration with healthcare partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide engaging instruction in classroom and laboratory settings, covering topics such as pharmacology, pharmacy law and ethics, medication safety, pharmacy operations, and compounding.
2. Supervise and evaluate students in simulated laboratory and clinical (externship) environments to ensure skill competency and professional readiness.
3. Develop, update, and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials that reflect current practice standards and program outcomes.
4. Ensure program compliance with accreditation standards and all applicable state and federal regulatory requirements.
5. Assess and document student learning outcomes, providing timely, constructive feedback to promote mastery and academic success.
6. Uphold standards of safety, confidentiality, and professionalism in all classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
7. Collaborate with faculty, clinical affiliates, and advisory board members to advance program development, continuous improvement, and workforce alignment.
8. Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, professional conduct, and preparation for national certification examinations (e.g., PTCB)
9. Participate actively in division meetings, advisory board sessions, curriculum reviews, and institutional assessment initiatives.
10. Maintain accurate and organized records, including grades, attendance, student performance data, and documentation required for institutional and external reporting.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:                                                 

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a College of Pharmacy (or PharmD degree preferred) or Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Minimum of two -years of experience in the pharmacy field, preferably in hospital/clinical experience

Preferred

• Previous teaching experience in a college and or Adult Education Program
• Bilingual: English / Spanish

Other Skills and Abilities:                                             

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Experience with adult education population, curriculum development, mandated welfare reform, and dislocated workers are preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body

Mathematical Skills:                                            

Ability to teach compounding for a pharmacy environment.  

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet skills. Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or other administrative software a plus.

Communication Skills:                                                   

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability:                                               

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, to sit and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

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