Pharmacy Technician Lead Instructor

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings • Albuquerque, NM

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead and mentor the next generation of pharmacy professionals! Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician Lead Instructor to guide our ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician program at our Albuquerque campus. In this dual leadership and teaching role, you will oversee program operations, manage departmental budgets and ASHP accreditation documentation, collaborate with clinical externship sites, and deliver engaging classroom/lab instruction. If you are a certified pharmacy technician or licensed pharmacist looking to transition your clinical knowledge into academic leadership, this is an extraordinary opportunity to shape healthcare education.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by USDE or CHEA.
• Graduation from an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician program.
• Minimum of five (5) years of active practice experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Licensed Pharmacist or Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing.
• Active state/local license or credential as required by law to practice in the field in New Mexico.
• Active membership in at least one (1) national and one (1) state pharmacy organization.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all ASHP accreditation records, prepare self-study documentation, and submit annual reports to ensure full program compliance.
• Establish departmental goals, manage program budgets and expenditures, and oversee inventory and equipment ordering.
• Evaluate course content, recommend textbook/curriculum updates to the Corporate Education Department, and facilitate Advisory Board meetings to communicate outcomes and community needs.
• Implement daily lesson plans, deliver engaging lectures and labs, and track student outcomes to maintain an 80%+ student success rate.
• Partner with Career Services to select, evaluate, and maintain contact with clinical externship sites and site preceptors.
• Assist with orienting new faculty hires, maintain student academic/grade records within policy, and provide direct advisement to support student retention.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—build equity in your future.
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
• Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree