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Pharmacy Educator

Job Description

The Pharmacy Educator is responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of training and onboarding programs for pharmacy staff, students, and new technologies or workflows. This role ensures staff competency with a strong emphasis on pharmacy technician training, certification preparation, and ongoing professional development. The educator collaborates with pharmacy leadership to standardize training processes and maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The educator also serves as a liaison for pharmacy education in patient care areas, both inpatient and outpatient. This position plays a key role in promoting operational excellence, staff engagement, and patient safety.

Department: Clinical Education - Pharmacy

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required

Required: High school, Pharmacy Tech License within 60 days of hire, Pharmacy Tech Certification within 2 years of license.

Pay: Based on experience, 19.61/hour

Responsibilities

Assess training needs and develop educational materials, including manuals, checklists, e-learning modules, and competency assessments., Assist in onboarding and coordination of pharmacy students and interns, including orientation and evaluation processes., Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to ensure alignment of training programs with departmental goals and performance metrics., Coordinate and deliver training for new hires, ensuring competency in pharmacy systems, workflows, and regulatory requirements., Develop, implement, and maintain standardized onboarding programs for all pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and students., Develops, implements & maintains a Pharmacy Technician Certification Program in accordance with current Illinois Administrative Code, with a focus on certification preparation (e.g.., PTCB or ExCPT) and ongoing competency validation., Monitor and track staff training completion, competencies, and certification status; maintain accurate training records., Other duties as assigned., 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 staff to promote professional growth and skill development., Serve as a resource for staff questions related to 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.

Requirements

High School (Required)Certified Pharmacy Technician (within 2 years of license) or Pharmacist Student Certificate - National Healthcareer Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (within 60 days of hire) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$19.61 - $30.40

Pay based on experience