Pharmacy Technician Instructor

JVS of MetroWest; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

JVS of MetroWest is hiring a Pharmacy Technician Instructor at our East Orange location. The part-time 1099-contractor role involves teaching a curriculum aligned with approved objectives and preparing students to become certified pharmacy technicians under supervision of the Workforce Development Director.

The candidate should have a B.A., a pharmacy technician diploma or certificate, current PTCB Certification/NJ license, and at least two years of PT experience with instructional exposure.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.A.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Pharmacy Technician experience and adult education
• Current PTCB Certification/NJ Pharmacy Technician License required
• Diploma or Certificate in the Pharmacy Tech field from an accredited school
• Minimum of teaching experience in the subject areas or formal training in instructional methods

Responsibilities

• Instruct trainees from the approved curriculum and teach class according to approved course syllabus.
• Provide instruction in classroom and/or laboratory setting according to program objectives.
• Educate trainees on concepts of retail pharmacy practice.
• Prepare trainees to take the PTCB examination.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development team on career preparation and development.
• Teach how to perform medication ordering, receiving, storage, preparation, delivery, and disposal.
• Maintain attendance and grades per policies and procedures.
• Assess, provide feedback, and evaluate the program.
• Suggest improvements to meet course standards and objectives.
• Motivate trainees to actively participate in the educational process.

Skills

Bilingual

Teaching experience

MS Office

Education

B.A.

Pharmacy tech diploma/certificate

PTCB Certification/NJ License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Instructor

Department: Workforce Development

Classification: Part-time, 1099-contractor

Salary: $45-$50/hour

About JVS

JVS of MetroWest is a nonprofit, community-based health and human service organization, delivering a wide array of personalized services on a nonsectarian basis to nearly 2,000 individuals each year. The people we help range in age range from 14 to 100+. We provide services to individuals throughout New Jersey and business-to-business services to hundreds of companies across the State.

The Role

JVS is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Instructor in our East Orange location. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Workforce Development, this position is responsible for providing instruction to learners to help prepare for employment as a certified pharmacy technician.

Essential Functions

• Instruct trainees from the approved curriculum and teach class according to approved course syllabus.
• Provide technically relevant instruction in classroom and/or laboratory setting according to established program objectives.
• Educate trainees on the concepts of retail pharmacy practice.
• Prepare trainees to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB examination.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development team to include career preparation and development.
• Educate trainees on the concepts of retail pharmacy practice.
• Teach trainees on how to perform functions related to medication ordering, receiving, storage, preparation, delivery, and disposal.
• Maintain a daily record of attendance and grades in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assessment, feedback, and program evaluation.
• Make suggestions for improvement to ensure students satisfy course standards, training requirements and objectives.
• Motivate trainees to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process.
• Provide instruction in classroom and/or laboratory setting according to established program objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a B.A.
• Bi-lingual a plus (Spanish or Haitian Creole)
• Minimum of two (2) years of Pharmacy Technician (PT) experience and adult education
• Current PTCB Certification/ NJ Pharmacy Technician License required
• Diploma or Certificate in the Pharmacy Tech field from an accredited school
• Must have a minimum of one (2) years of teaching experience in the subject areas taught or demonstrate prior training in instructional methodology and teaching skills from a formal teacher educational program or any comparable training program or formal in-house training program
• Proficient skills and experience in Microsoft Office computer software systems that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom and Google Classroom
• The desire to help others succeed in their career goals

JVS provides an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, genetics, gender identity, or veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location where we operate.

JVS of Metrowest is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.