Pharmacy Technician Program - Instructor

College of New Caledonia; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a dedicated instructor for the Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program. This role involves teaching and evaluating students in both online and lab environments, developing curriculum, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance the educational experience. The program is CCAPP accredited and offers a unique blend of online theory and practical lab classes, preparing students for success in community and hospital pharmacy settings. If you are passionate about education and have a strong background in pharmacy practice, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach and evaluate students effectively in various environments.
• Experience in community or hospital pharmacy with non-sterile compounding.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to Pharmacy Technician students in online and lab settings.
• Evaluate students and develop curriculum for the program.

Skills

Teaching and evaluating students

Communication skills

Classroom management

Leadership skills

Continuous learning commitment

Kroll dispensing software

Hospital dispensing software

NAPRA Model Standards of Practice

Education

Pharmacy Technician certificate or diploma

Teaching experience in post-secondary

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Kroll dispensing software

Hospital dispensing software

Job description

Job Summary

The School of Health Sciences invites applications for an instructor in the Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program. This program is CCAPP accredited and delivered using a blend of online theory courses, face-to-face lab classes, and practicum in both community and hospital pharmacy environments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to Pharmacy Technician students in both online and lab environments
• Evaluate students in both online and lab environments
• Develop and maintain curriculum
• Effectively collaborate with the Associate Dean and program colleagues
• Actively contribute to the college, school, and program
• Maintain positive relationships with the Associate Dean, program colleagues, other members of the College, and community members
• Meet the major accountabilities as documented in the college instructor job description

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to teach and evaluate students
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and leadership skills
• Ability to contribute to School and/or College initiatives and a commitment to continuous learning
• Working knowledge of Kroll dispensing software
• Familiarity with hospital dispensing software
• Experience applying the NAPRA Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada, including Compounding of Non-Sterile Preparations.

Education and Experience

• A Pharmacy Technician certificate or diploma from a CCAPP accredited program and currently regulated as a Pharmacy Technician in British Columbia
• Current practice in a community or hospital pharmacy environment, working to full scope of practice including non-sterile compounding of dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, gels, oral solutions, suspensions, capsules, lip balms, and suppositories.
• Three to four years of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment, and teaching across the curriculum
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Higher Education