What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech Instructor (Part-Time) position at Mercer County Community College?
Job Summary and Duties
SUMMARY
If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the “Community” feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292-acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
JOB DUTIES
- Instructors shall also use the companion instructor's guide and workbook to prepare students for exams and assessments.
- Communicate effectively with students and those affiliated with the course, including all staff at clinical training facilities and MCCC staff.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in pharmacy to keep course content relevant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and deliver engaging, comprehensive lesson plans in pharmacy technician training.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance.
- Prepare students for Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other relevant exams.
- Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation and interpersonal skills development.
- Provide hands-on training in laboratory and clinical settings, teaching skills like dispensing medications, compounding, and maintaining patient records.
- Offer academic support and mentorship to students to help them succeed in their educational and career goals.
- Evaluate and document student progress through testing, observation, and assessing skills to determine whether each student has completed each course satisfactorily.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to perform physical work with patients and students in a clinical setting including the ability to lift 50 pounds. Willingness to work on a flexible schedule to meet educational requirements.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: ability to use a keyboard, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited educational institution.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Licensed Pharmacist (RPh or PharmD) with a valid certification/license.
- At least one year of experience in lesson planning, lesson delivery, evaluation and/or remediation in a health care setting with experience gained in such positions as in-service coordinator, staff educator, or other health personnel.
- Demonstrable instructional experience and dedication to student success.
- One – two (1 – 2) years’ experience teaching Pharmacy Technician courses.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, adapting teaching methods as needed.
- Proficiency in technology and ability to use virtual learning platforms if necessary.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to a learning-centered and student-focused environment.
- Familiarity with student assessment tools and methods.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly.
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in related field required from an accredited educational institution.
- Two – four (2 – 4) years of experience teaching Pharmacy Technician courses at a Community College.
- Prior Experience in educational program development and instructional design.
Core Competencies
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Diversity & Inclusion: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches.
Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Formal Presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.
Mercer County Community College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ================================================================
Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
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