Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Education & Training

at Arkansas Childrens in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC014250 Acute Care Pharmacy

Summary:

Monday-Friday. 8am – 4:30pm.

Salary:

Most new hires start between $20.50-$25.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Education & Training serves as the lead technical resource for technician onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing professional development within Pharmacy Services. This role is responsible for designing, coordinating, and maintaining standardized training programs to ensure technicians meet regulatory requirements, departmental expectations, and operational excellence standards. The Specialist partners with pharmacy leadership to promote workforce consistency, strengthen career ladder progression, and support a culture of continuous learning and patient safety.

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Associate’s Degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – PTCB – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Pharmacy Technician – AR State Board of Pharmacy

Recommended Certifications:

Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Description

1. Develops, implements, and maintains standardized onboarding and orientation programs for pharmacy technicians.

2. Coordinates annual competency validation processes, including sterile and non-sterile workflow competencies.

3. Designs and updates training materials, standard work documentation, and competency checklists.

4. Serves as primary liaison for technician career ladder development and advancement preparation.

5. Conducts direct observation and workflow assessments to ensure adherence to policies and best practices.

6. Supports implementation of new technologies, automation, and workflow changes through structured education plans.

7. Partners with Pharmacy Leadership to address performance gaps through targeted training interventions.

8. Assists with documentation and tracking of regulatory-required training and continuing education compliance.

9. Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement across technician teams.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children’s provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children’s will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.