Pharmacy Technician Training Program Coordinator

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Pharmacy Department seeks a Pharmacy Technician Training Program Coordinator to lead development, oversight, and evaluation of the formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program. This role supervises students and technicians and coordinates with the management team to ensure program objectives align with department goals.

Responsibilities include curriculum design, accreditation maintenance, didactic and experiential coordination, recruitment and onboarding of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy-related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, creating positive working relationships with team members.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, implements, conducts and revises program content, training objectives and evaluation tools for the formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Maintains ASHP accreditation statuses and ensures students are registered as Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• Provides classroom instruction and on-the-job training; evaluates performance and follows up on training needs.
• Coordinates didactic presentations, space and equipment arrangements with pharmacy management.
• Ensures education objectives are met and training feedback is provided to stakeholders.
• Maintains records for the training program and coordinates experiential site rotations.
• Assists with recruitment and onboarding of trainees, manages supplies and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with department goals and maintains competency as Pharmacy Technician (Certified).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care Pharmaceutical Department is Looking for a Pharmacy Technician Training Program Coordinator to join our team! This position provides development, coordination, and oversight of the formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for managing the clinical, administrative, record keeping, scheduling, evaluation, and academic standards of pharmacy technician training program. This position provides supervision of students and pharmacy technicians and serves as a key department resource in the evaluation process, technician student recruitment and onboarding, technician development as well as liaison to pharmacy management team. The Program Coordinator will work closely with Pharmacy Technician Supervisors and other members of the pharmacy leadership team to ensure program objectives and outcomes objectives are consistent with department expectations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops, coordinates, implements, conducts and revises program content, training objectives and evaluation tools for the formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Responsible for maintaining and upholding ASHP accreditation statuses, as well as ensuring all students are registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• Provides classroom instruction, orientation and on-the-job training of new students and pharmacy technicians. Provides instruction, evaluates performance, and follows up on training needs. Provides input into performance evaluations.
• Coordinates arrangements for didactic presentations, including scheduling of space, equipment, or any other special arrangements. Works in conjunction with pharmacy management when using pharmacy space to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensures students achievement of education objectives including knowledge, skills and abilities are evaluated appropriately. Partners with technician supervisors and pharmacists to ensure training feedback is provided related to student progress.
• Maintains records required for pharmacy technician training program.
• Selects adequate and appropriate experiential sites for students enrolled in pharmacy technician training program.
• Coordinates daily functions of students and pharmacy technicians to meet service needs as identified by the pharmacy technician training program.
• Provides safe and effective level of supervision to students and pharmacy technicians.
• Assists with recruitment of pharmacy technician students which includes conducting interviews, checking references, and providing input on the evaluation of candidates. Coordinates maintenance of area equipment and facility as part of the technician training program which includes ordering of supplies.
• Coordinates handling/disposition of records, and necessary documentation of quality assurance activities.
• Assists with inventory management and medication recall activities associated with training program.
• Assists with implementation of new services and/or development of new procedures related to training program.
• Works closely with Pharmacy Technician Supervisors to ensure to ensure training program is aligned with department goals and objectives.
• Maintains competency and performs, as needed, duties and responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician (Certified).
• Maintains membership of national pharmacy association and state pharmacy associations. Ensures that memberships in pharmacy and education associations are represented among the program members.
• Schedules in person Simulation discussions and hands-on activities.
• Coordinates with Experiential Site Preceptors to schedule Experiential Pharmacy Rotations for each student.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Successful completion of the pharmacy technician certification exam within twelve months of the start of employment.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy-related experience.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, creating positive working relationships with team members.

Desired Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Experience with providing education to staff or completion of an educational training program.
• Member of national or state pharmacy association.
• Job-related experience in a hospital setting .
• Experience with automation/technology, human resources management, and project management.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and keep multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Adam Jones at [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Contact Information

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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