Educator - Pharmacy Tech - Adjunct

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day. This position is supported by external grant funding and is contingent upon grant approval, continued funding availability, program needs, and enrollment demand. This is a temporary appointment for the duration of the grant-funded program period or as otherwise determined by organizational need. Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician Educator coordinates and oversees the training of technician apprentices. This includes scheduling, guiding duties, and providing hands-on instruction in medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution. The educator will serve as a key resource for troubleshooting and maintaining pharmacy automation systems. The Pharmacy Technician Educator will develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements, and deliver classroom instruction, laboratory demonstrations, and practical training. He/she will assess student performance through exams, projects, and clinical rotations, providing mentorship and support to students throughout the program. They will build and maintain relationships with pharmacy professionals and industry organizations, preparing students for pharmacy technician certification exams.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic background in chemistry, science, and math.
Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Must possess a valid Pharmacy Technician Registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy upon the date of hire as Pharmacy Technician.
Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Technician at Singing River Health System Pharmacy required.
Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations.
Ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Math aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a pharmacy technician program or on-the-job training in a retail or hospital pharmacy is preferred.
Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is preferred.
Three (3) years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees the training of technician apprentices.
Schedules, guides duties, and provides hands-on instruction in medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution.
Serves as a key resource for troubleshooting and maintaining pharmacy automation systems.
Develops and implements a comprehensive curriculum aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Delivers classroom instruction, laboratory demonstrations, and practical training.
Assesses student performance through exams, projects, and clinical rotations.
Provides mentorship and support to students throughout the program.
Builds and maintains relationships with pharmacy professionals and industry organizations.
Prepares students for pharmacy technician certification exams.
Effectively delegates responsibilities.
Develops and monitors employee schedules.
Coaches and trains for effective employee development.