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Pharmacy Technician Externship Coordinator

Title : Pharmacy Technician Externship Coordinator

Department : Houston Southwest

Type : Full Time

Location : Houston, TX

Job Details :

Summary:
The Externship Coordinator supports the Program Director and campus leadership in securing and managing externship sites for students. This role ensures a sufficient number of quality sites are available, maintains compliance with regulatory standards, and works closely with students and site partners to enhance the externship experience. A key goal is that 40% of externship sites hire students upon completion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recruit, develop, and maintain externship sites.

  • Ensure 40% site-to-hire conversion rate.

  • Monitor student performance, attendance, and documentation during externship.

  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

  • Conduct site visits and serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and externship partners.

  • Support students with professionalism, career readiness, and post-externship job placement.

  • Track student assignments and maintain accurate records.

  • Conduct externship orientations and participate in campus events.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience as Pharmacy Tech. Current/Active State Board License & NHA/PTCB Certification

  • 3+ years or more experience, previous teaching experience. ACPE IV/Sterile Compounding Cert

  • NHA/PTCB Certification & Texas State Board of Pharmacy License (Required)

  • ACPE IV/Sterile Compounding Certification (Preferred)

  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.

  • Ability to travel 20–50% of the time.

Core Values:
Innovation • Compassion • Accountability • Respect • Excellence