Pharmacy Educator
About The Position
The Pharmacy Educator develops, coordinates, and delivers training and onboarding programs for pharmacy staff, students, and new technologies or workflows. The role promotes staff competency, with an emphasis on pharmacy technician training, certification preparation, and ongoing professional development. Working with pharmacy leadership, the educator standardizes training processes and supports compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The educator also serves as a liaison for pharmacy education in inpatient and outpatient patient-care areas, helping promote operational excellence, staff engagement, and patient safety. The position is in the Clinical Education - Pharmacy department and requires 40 hours per week. Compensation is based on experience, with an estimated range of $19.61 to $30.40 per hour.
Requirements
- High school education.
- Illinois Pharmacy Technician License from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, required within 60 days of hire.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician within two years of licensure, or a Pharmacist Student Certificate from the National Healthcareer Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Responsibilities
- Assess training needs and develop educational materials, including manuals, checklists, e-learning modules, and competency assessments.
- Assist with onboarding and coordination of pharmacy students and interns, including orientation and evaluation processes.
- Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to align training programs with departmental goals and performance metrics.
- Coordinate and deliver training for new hires to establish competency in pharmacy systems, workflows, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standardized onboarding programs for pharmacists, technicians, and students.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a Pharmacy Technician Certification Program in accordance with current Illinois Administrative Code, emphasizing certification preparation such as PTCB or ExCPT and ongoing competency validation.
- Monitor and track staff training completion, competencies, and certification status, and maintain accurate training records.
- Oversee training and implementation of new technologies, automation systems, and workflow changes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to medication safety, workflow efficiency, and staff competency.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, safety, and accountability within the pharmacy department.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to support staff professional growth and skill development.
- Serve as a resource for staff questions about pharmacy operations, policies, and best practices.
- Support regulatory readiness by ensuring staff education meets requirements for USP <795>, <797>, <800>, Joint Commission, and other applicable standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
