Pharmacy Technician Externship Coordinator
About the job
- An associate degree is required.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy setting is required.
- At least 1 year of experience coordinating externships, clinical placements, workforce development programs, or student training initiatives in an educational or healthcare environment is required.
- Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and community organizations is required.
- Experience conducting site visits, monitoring student performance, and resolving issues with students and externship partners is required.
- Proficiency in curriculum delivery, learning management systems, and maintaining accurate student and compliance documentation is required.
- Secure and manage a comprehensive network of externship sites for Pharmacy Technician students, ensuring alignment with program objectives and industry standards.
- Obtain new affiliations in the different geographical areas where students reside.
- Conduct regular site visits to evaluate student performance, address concerns, and strengthen relationships with externship partners.
- Collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams to facilitate the transition of externs into full-time employment opportunities.
- Provide guidance to students on attendance, professionalism, and performance expectations during their externship experiences.
- Conduct externship orientations and offer support with resume writing, interview preparation, and professional development.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including timecards, evaluations, and affiliation agreements with externship sites.
- Monitor and track student progress, ensuring completion of final evaluations and exit interviews.
- Teach and manage the online externship course.
- Tutor students one-on-one when they are at risk of not passing the board exam.
- Previous teaching, instructional, or training experience in pharmacy technician education, allied health, or adult learning is preferred.
About the company
CHCP provides career-focused education in allied health with certificate and degree programs in clinical and administrative healthcare. It operates nine Texas campuses and a nationwide online program, offering hands-on training with real medical equipment and simulations. Programs can finish in as few as nine months, supported by externships and a job-placement network of over 6,000 employer partners. Accredited by ABHES, CHCP also launched Intelligent Workforce Solutions to upskill healthcare staff for employers, aiming to prepare students for healthcare careers and help employers meet workforce needs.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CHCP serves over 8,000 students yearly, supporting steady tuition-driven enrollment.
- Lightcast's February 19, 2026 report credited CHCP with $1.5 billion Texas economic impact.
- CHCP's employer network of 6,000 partners strengthens externships, placements, and employer-led program design.
What critics are saying
- Texas Attorney General filings on February 27, 2026 covered a breach affecting 68,825 Texans.
- HCA's acquisition still needs regulatory approval, delaying certainty for students and employees.
- For-profit ownership plus HCA control creates integration risk and brand disruption after closing.
What makes CHCP unique
- CHCP trains allied-health workers in Texas through 10 campuses and nationwide online programs.
- Its Intelligent Workforce Solutions division targets health systems needing rapid frontline upskilling.
- HCA Healthcare agreed on May 27, 2026 to acquire CHCP, validating its model.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget