Pharmacy Externship Coordinator & Partner Relations

HCA Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off

Education support

Retirement plan

Job summary

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), now part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Pharmacy Technician Externship Coordinator in Texas. You will develop externship partnerships, oversee site visits, mentor students, and coordinate documentation and online coursework to ensure successful program completion and employment opportunities.

With a minimum of 3 years as a Pharmacy Technician and at least 1 year coordinating externships, you will collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy setting.
• At least 1 year coordinating externships, clinical placements, workforce development programs, or student training initiatives in an educational or healthcare environment.
• Previous teaching, instructional, or training experience in pharmacy technician education, allied health, or adult learning preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the externship program by developing partnerships and maintaining externship sites.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate student performance and strengthen relationships with externship partners.
• Collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams to transition externs into full-time roles.
• Provide guidance to students on attendance, professionalism, and performance during externships.
• Teach and manage the online externship course and offer resume/interview support.
• Maintain accurate documentation including timecards, evaluations, and affiliation agreements.

Skills

Externship coordination

Mentoring

Student support

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), now part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Pharmacy Technician Externship Coordinator in Texas. You will develop externship partnerships, oversee site visits, mentor students, and coordinate documentation and online coursework to ensure successful program completion and employment opportunities.

With a minimum of 3 years as a Pharmacy Technician and at least 1 year coordinating externships, you will collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams to