Job Title:
Pharmacy Technician Lab Instructor (Community, Institutional, & Sterile Compounding)- Online
Position Summary
The Online Pharmacy Technician Lab Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, interactive virtual laboratory instruction that supports community pharmacy operations, institutional pharmacy practice, and sterile compounding courses.
This role focuses on developing students’ hands-on competencies through live virtual demonstrations, guided simulation labs, and remote skill validation, ensuring readiness for externships and national certification (PTCB/NHA).
The instructor ensures all laboratory instruction aligns with ASHP/ACPE accreditation standards, as well as USP <797> and <800> guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Virtual Lab Instruction & Demonstration
• Conduct live, synchronous lab sessions via Zoom or LMS platforms
• Demonstrate:
• Aseptic technique and proper garbing (donning/doffing)
• Laminar airflow hood workflow (simulation-based)
• IV admixture and sterile compounding techniques
• Community and institutional pharmacy workflow processes
• Utilize virtual simulations and/or shipped lab kits to facilitate hands-on learning
• Record sessions for student review and compliance documentation
Student Skills Development & Competency Validation
• Guide students through remote hands-on lab exercises
• Observe and assess skills via:
• Live video demonstration
• Recorded student submissions
• Evaluate competency using standardized rubrics and skill checklists
• Ensure completion of required skills check-offs for accreditation compliance
• Provide structured, timely feedback and remediation as needed
Compliance & Accreditation Alignment
• Ensure all instruction adheres to:
• USP <797> and USP <800> standards
• Infection control and safety protocols
• ASHP/ACPE accreditation requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of:
• Lab attendance
• Skills validation
• Student performance and remediation
• Support program documentation for accreditation reporting
Collaboration & Program Integration
• Collaborate with didactic faculty to align lab instruction with course objectives
• Participate in:
• Faculty meetings
• Curriculum development and review
• Accreditation and compliance activities
• Assist in continuous improvement of virtual lab delivery
Student Support & Engagement
• Provide academic and technical support for lab activities
• Maintain virtual office hours
• Prepare students for:
• Externship placement
• Certification readiness
• Real-world pharmacy workflow expectations
Required Qualifications
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in the field of pharmacy (CPhT or RPh required)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional pharmacy experience, including:
• Community and/or institutional pharmacy practice
• Sterile compounding experience (hospital or cleanroom preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
• USP <797> and USP <800>
• Aseptic technique and sterile product preparation
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $1,000.00 per month
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• Pharmacy technician: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location: Remote