Pharmacy Tech Specialist: Education & Training Lead

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Education & Training to lead onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development within Pharmacy Services. This role focuses on designing standardized training programs that meet regulatory requirements and ensure operational excellence.

The Specialist partners with Pharmacy Leadership to promote workforce consistency and to support a culture of continuous learning and patient safety across technician

Qualifications

• Required Education: High school diploma or GED
• Recommended Education: Associate's Degree in related field of study
• Required Certifications: CPhT – PTCB, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), AR State Board of Pharmacy
• Recommended Certifications: Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification - PTCB

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains standardized onboarding and orientation programs for pharmacy technicians.
• Coordinates annual competency validation processes, including sterile and non-sterile workflow competencies.
• Designs and updates training materials, standard work documentation, and competency checklists.
• Serves as primary liaison for technician career ladder development and advancement preparation.
• Conducts direct observation and workflow assessments to ensure adherence to policies and best practices.
• Supports implementation of new technologies, automation, and workflow changes through structured education plans.
• Partners with Pharmacy Leadership to address performance gaps through targeted training interventions.
• Assists with documentation and tracking of regulatory-required training and continuing education compliance.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement across technician teams.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in related field

CPhT – PTCB

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

AR State Board of Pharmacy Certification

Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification - PTCB

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Education & Training to lead onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development within Pharmacy Services. This role focuses on designing standardized training programs that meet regulatory requirements and ensure operational excellence.

The Specialist partners with Pharmacy Leadership to promote workforce consistency and to support a culture of continuous learning and patient safety across technician