Pharmacy Education Coordinator

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Job position summary:

This role bridges clinical knowledge and operational practice, ensuring team members meet regulatory standards, maintain competencies, and adhere to institutional policies and procedures.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401k with $.50/$1.00 up to 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Pharmacy Education Coordinator

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Lead the orientation and operational training process for newly hired pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Serve as a primary preceptor and mentor during the initial shadowing and competency evaluation periods.
• Design, update, and maintain structured training modules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and competency checklists.
• Conduct initial and annual competency assessments for technicians in areas such as sterile compounding (USP <797>/<800>), hazardous drug handling, automated dispensing technology, and unit-dose packaging.
• Track, document, and report staff completion of required educational modules, certifications, and institutional compliance standards.
• Perform routine quality audits (e.g., garbing, aseptic technique, media-fills, surface sampling support) to identify retraining needs.
• Partner with pharmacy leadership to identify training gaps and operational trends requiring educational intervention.
• Create engaging educational materials, job aids, quick-reference guides, and e-learning resources.
• Coordinate and lead continuing education (CE) sessions, staff huddles, and skill refreshers.
• Maintain active operational pharmacy technician skills by regularly working in core operational areas (e.g., central pharmacy, IV room, automation) to stay current with workflows.
• Provide coverage during peak operational demand or staffing shortages as needed.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?: 

Yes x No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, health-system, or retail setting

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) via PTCB or NHA required

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a lead technician, preceptor, trainer, or educator preferred.

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• PTCB Sterile Compounding (CSPT), Hazardous Drug Management, or Assessment-Based Certificate in Education/Training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations, Joint Commission standards, and USP chapters (<795>, <797>, <800>).
• Proficiency with pharmacy management software, Electronic Health Records (EHR) (e.g., Epic, Cerner), and automated dispensing cabinets (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell). ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex workflow information clearly.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and instructional skills.
  

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

• Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.