Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator & Instructor (Part-time)

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95341

Augusta County, Virginia, United States

WFDT Allied Health (Blue Ridge)

Blue Ridge Community College

Title: Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator & Instructor (Part-time)

Agency: Blue Ridge Community College

Location: Augusta - 015

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $30-$45 depending on credentials, qualifications, and experience

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College(BRCC) is committed to accelerating opportunities through the miracle of education. Our success is rooted in a shared dedication toexcellence, ethical behavior, empowerment, and a culture of care.BRCC has been consistently recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For, reflecting our supportive, inclusive, and mission‑driven workplace. By joining BRCC, you become part of a community focused on equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience needed to transform themselves, our community, and the world. If you are passionate about education and inspired by meaningful work, BRCC offers a place where your talents and values can thrive.

Blue Ridge Community College seeks a part-time Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator & Instructor to provide leadership, development, direction, recruitment, instruction, and administration for all aspects of its Pharmacy Technician program. This position is responsible for ensuring the program meets community demands for trained pharmacy technicians and maintains full compliance with the standards of its national accrediting body, the NHA National Healthcareer Association collaboration with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

This is a part-time wage position, limited to 1500 hours within a 12-month period, with no benefits. There is potential eligibility for educational assistance for BRCC classes and job-related training and/or certifications. Candidates selected for interview may be required to facilitate a teaching demonstration as part of the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

Oversee and develop curricula to ensure it reflects the standards set by NHA.
Secure and maintain affiliation agreements with appropriate clinical sites; oversee the training and placement of students in experiential settings.
Provide dynamic, college-level instruction in program courses, applying knowledge of adult learning theories and principles to design and delivery in both face-to-face and online learning environments.
Engage in continuous program evaluation, maintain all required records, and complete annual reports and strategic plans for the college and accrediting body.
Ensure Program Learning Outcomes and Course Learning Outcomes are collected and analyzed as per guidelines set by the accrediting body.
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Comprehensive knowledge of NHA standards and the ability to maintain program compliance, prepare annual reports, and manage accreditation surveys.
Ability to design, evaluate, and revise curricula to meet educational outcomes and the needs of the community.
Ability to secure and maintain affiliation agreements with clinical sites and oversee the placement and training of students in experiential settings.
Ability to effectively deliver instruction, manage a classroom environment, and evaluate student performance.

To meet the minimum requirements of the NHA, the accrediting body for this program, candidates must meet the qualifications of one of the following three pathways:

Pathway A: Candidate is a licensed Pharmacist.

Must hold a current, unrestricted license as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia or be eligible for such licensure.
Must be a member of a national pharmacy organization and its corresponding state affiliate.

Pathway B: Candidate is a certified Pharmacy Technician.

Must hold a current, unrestricted registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Must possess, or be actively pursuing with a documented plan, at least an Associate’s Degree.
Must be a member of a national pharmacy organization and its corresponding state affiliate.

Pathway C: Candidate is a Registered Nurse

Must hold a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or be eligible for such licensure.
Must have a strong understanding of both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy practices.

Additional Considerations:

The following qualifications are not required, but would be helpful in this role:

Experience in pharmacy practice, to include a variety of settings (e.g., hospital, community).
Experience serving as a preceptor or instructor for pharmacy technician students.
For candidates qualifying under Pathway B, graduation from an ACPE/NHA-accredited pharmacy technician training program is advantageous.

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