Pharmacy Technician Educator, Chuck Lorre School of Allied Health

Cedars-Sinai•CA, CA

16h•$32 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Allied Health School (AHS) Pharm Tech Educator is responsible for the development and implementation of curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in various allied health fields. This role involves the development of educational programs that accounts for diverse learning styles aligned with student demographics and learning methods, revising the curriculum to align with current industry standards ensures course curriculum aligns with accreditation standards and ensures academic excellence and professional readiness in the dynamic healthcare landscape. The AHS Pharm Tech Educator is responsible for ensuring the delivery and teaching of the material as well as maintaining administrative components of education system including grading, reviewing polices & creating testing standards.

Requirements

Must have experience in Preparing compounded sterile and/or non-sterile products according to P&P and SOPs, which include aseptic technique, if applicable: garbing, label preparation, control records/master formulation record and other record-keeping requirements, storage, handling, and waste management, transport, visual inspection, area and equipment cleaning and maintenance, proper beyond use dating labeling, documents quality control/assurance activities, and complete required recertifications.
Must have experience in Performing labeling, packaging, obtaining medication and getting it ready for distribution and utilizes dispense prep to accurately prepare doses as required.
Must have experience in performing controlled substance management accurately and according to regulation and accurately documents preparation on investigational drug product log sheets, if applicable.
Must be able to act as a liaison in medication-related problem solving for patient care units, including but not limited to narcotic discrepancies, automated dispensing cabinet/cart discrepancies and drug storage issues.
Must be able to identify methods and approaches to simplify work processes, decrease medication waste, and increase the quality of services provided.
Must be able to participate in the education and training of pharmacy staff including pharmacy technician externs.

Responsibilities

Formulates and revises orientation manuals, course materials, lectures, and tests to ensure curriculum incorporates evidence based practices and meets accreditation and standards as well as medical center expectations.
Implements and reviews program policies and procedures in partnership with the AHS Program Director.
Independently develops and teaches introductory and core courses in their area of specialization. Responsible for developing courses for online instruction and multiple technologies while supporting a diverse population of learning needs. Develops learning modules, hands on activities, assessments and multimedia content that address various learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.). Continually assess the effectiveness of instructional methods and adjusts as needed.
Advises and teaches students, leads lab skill demonstrations, practice and testing of students. Provides guidance and support to students to ensure they meet learning objectives and are prepared for professional certification.
Responsible for the planning and oversight of student clinical rotations across CSMC affiliate locations and periodically evaluates the quality, contribution and appropriateness of all clinical preceptors participating in clinical instruction. Directs and advises students on developing research and advancing knowledge in their field of specialty through in-person teaching and training. Maintains ongoing communication with medical center staff as to clinical schedules and status of student experience.
Serves on educational committees and participates in the broader development of the Allied Health School and disciplinary committees.
Responsible for the organization, administration, review & maintenance of performance and educational records on all students within the AHS clinical program.
In collaboration with the AHS Program Director may assists with recruiting new students, screening applications, and interviewing potential students for the training program.
Performs other education or technical related duties as assigned by the AHS Pharm Tech Program Director or the clinical or technical department leadership team.
Responsible for maintaining skills in Preparing compounded sterile and/or non-sterile products according to P&P and SOPs, which include aseptic technique, if applicable: garbing, label preparation, control records/master formulation record and other record-keeping requirements, storage, handling, and waste management, transport, visual inspection, area and equipment cleaning and maintenance, proper beyond use dating labeling, documents quality control/assurance activities, and complete required recertifications.
Appropriately receives ordered medications and supplies. Assures items received have a verifiable EPIC scannable barcode prior to placing in stock. Ensures received items are reconciled with packing slips and that stat orders, satellite orders and Pyxis orders are filled accurately and timely.
Responsible for maintaining skills in Performing labeling, packaging, obtaining medication and getting it ready for distribution and utilizes dispense prep to accurately prepare doses as required.
Responsible for maintaining skills in performing controlled substance management accurately and according to regulation and accurately documents preparation on investigational drug product log sheets, if applicable.
Acts as a liaison in medication-related problem solving for patient care units, including but not limited to narcotic discrepancies, automated dispensing cabinet/cart discrepancies and drug storage issues.
Actively identifies methods and approaches to simplify work processes, decrease medication waste, and increase the quality of services provided.
Participates in the education and training of pharmacy staff including pharmacy technician externs.