"Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs: Pharmacy Technician Part- Time - CPE"

Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs: Pharmacy Technician Part- Time - CPE

Job ID: 260535
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in Pharmacy Technician best practices.
2. Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes:
   • Explain the legal and ethical guidelines to which a pharmacy technician must adhere
   • Discuss how professional standards and ethical principles impact a pharmacy technician
   • Recall the different classifications of drugs
   • Recognize the different routes of drug administration, forms, and dosages
   • Recognize the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body
   • Demonstrate the essential functions relating to inventory control and purchasing
   • Explain the procedures and techniques related to aseptic technique, compounding, and parenteral dosage preparation
   • Differentiate between trade and generic names and abbreviations of drugs
   • Explain the procedures related to the manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of drugs

Job Summary

Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in the assigned program. Follows departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum
2. Teaches students learning strategies
3. Conducts teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids
4. Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes as addressed in the program's addendum
5. Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests
6. Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management
7. Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events
8. Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary
9. Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores
10. Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues
11. Records attendance in learning management system

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications
Must be a RPh or PharmD

Required Experience
Five (5) years working in a retail, commercial, hospital, or compounding pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process
Able to review syllabus and learning outcomes the first night of class
Able to provide sufficient time for students to complete course evaluations
Do not release class early
Do not leave class unattended
Able to respond to student inquiries in a timely manner
Must be comfortable with teaching in classroom and on a distance-learning platform

KNOWLEDGE
Be familiar with all emergency procedures posted in the classroom
Must hold expert knowledge in pharmacy math & calculations drug names & abbreviations, and pharmacy settings

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check
Standard + Enhanced
Education