Pharmacy Technician Externship Coordinator

The College of Health Care Professions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Health Care Professions in Texas seeks a dedicated coordinator to oversee the Pharmacy Technician externship program. The role involves developing externship partnerships, mentoring students, and managing online coursework to support program completion and employment outcomes.

Responsibilities include site visits, documentation maintenance, and collaboration with Career Services to help graduates secure full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; clinical experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years as a Pharmacy Technician in healthcare settings.
• At least 1 year coordinating externships or student training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage externship site network for Pharmacy Technician students.
• Obtain new affiliations across student residence areas.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate performance and address concerns.
• Collaborate with Career Services to transition externs to full-time roles.
• Provide guidance on attendance, professionalism, and performance during externships.
• Teach and manage the online externship course and tutor at-risk students.

Skills

Externship coordination

Student mentoring

Curriculum delivery

LMS proficiency

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

Must reside in Texas

Summary

Coordinate and oversee the Pharmacy Technician externship program by developing and maintaining externship partnerships, supporting student success through site visits, mentoring, tutoring, and career readiness, managing externship documentation and online coursework, and collaborating with employers and internal teams to facilitate successful program completion and employment opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Secure and manage a comprehensive network of externship sites for Pharmacy Technician students, ensuring alignment with program objectives and industry standards.
• Obtain new affiliations in the different geographical areas were students reside.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate student performance, address concerns, and strengthen relationships with externship partners.
• Collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams to facilitate the transition of externs into full-time employment opportunities.
• Provide guidance to students on attendance, professionalism, and performance expectations during their externship experiences.
• Conduct externship orientations and offer support with resume writing, interview preparation, and professional development.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including timecards, evaluations, and affiliation agreements with externship sites.
• Monitor and track student progress, ensuring completion of final evaluations and exit interviews.
• Teach and manage the online externship course.
• Tutor student's one-on-one who are at risk of not passing board exam.

Education

Associates Degree

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy setting.
• At least 1 year of experience 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.
• Experience conducting site visits, monitoring student performance, and resolving issues with students and externship partners.
• Proficiency in curriculum delivery, learning management systems (LMS), and maintaining accurate student and compliance documentation.