Pharmacy Technician Externship Coordinator / Instructor

CHCP Healthcare and Educational Services • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Externship Coordinator at The College of Health Care Professions plays a crucial role in securing and managing externship sites for our pharmacy technician students. This position works closely with the Program Director and campus leadership to ensure students gain real-world experience in quality pharmacy settings, with the key goal of achieving a 40% site-to-hire conversion rate upon externship completion. The coordinator maintains compliance with regulatory standards while fostering strong relationships with externship partners and students.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Current/Active State Board License & NHA/PTCB Certification.
• 3+ years of prior teaching or training experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
• Ability to travel 2050% of the time for site visits and externship-related activities.

Nice To Haves

• ACPE IV/Sterile Compounding Certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Recruit and Develop Externship Sites: Identify, establish, and maintain a diverse network of quality externship sites for pharmacy technician students.
• Ensure Site-to-Hire Conversion: Strive to achieve a 40% hire rate for students at externship sites after completion.
• Monitor Student Progress: Track student performance, attendance, and documentation throughout the externship process.
• Maintain Compliance: Ensure all externship sites meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Conduct Site Visits: Regularly visit externship sites to ensure quality standards are upheld and to serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and externship partners.
• Support Career Readiness: Assist students with professionalism, career development, and post-externship job placement.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student externship assignments, performance, and feedback.
• Orientation & Campus Events: Lead externship orientations and participate in campus events to promote the externship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed