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JVS Boston

Healthcare Skills Training Instructor

Boston, MA · On-site

$61K - $81K/yr

Teach several Pharmacy Technician training classes that are already established * Administer ... Take ownership of the instructor role and model professional behaviors in and outside the classroom

UnitiMed

pharmacy Pharmacology

Cambridge, MA · On-site

Referral bonus up to $700 Pharmacology,pharmacy, About the Company: Uniti Med is an award-winning healthcare staffing company with a mission to provide staffing services with heart. Apply today to ...

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Uniti Med

pharmacy - Pharmacology

Cambridge, MA · On-site

Pharmacology Uniti Med is looking for a Pharmacology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This assignment lasts 12 weeks and is scheduled to start on 09-08-2026. Benefits include: * Day 1 insurance * Cigna ...

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Wit

Adjunct Instructor

Boston, MA

$1.3K/wk

... of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. One of the many opportunities afforded to faculty is the ability to collaborate across these institutions and share resources. Wentworth is a university with a ...

CareOne

Facility Educator

Weymouth, MA

$99K - $108K/yr

Obtain certification as a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association and provide CPR ... Including Pharmacy * Including Teladoc * Multiple Dental Plans * Vision Plan * Health Savings ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmacy instructor in Boston, MA is $36.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.58 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Pharmacy Instructor is responsible for teaching and training students in the field of pharmacy, often at colleges, universities, or technical schools. They develop and deliver course material on topics such as pharmacology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug interactions, and pharmacy law. In addition to classroom teaching, Pharmacy Instructors may supervise laboratory work, mentor students during clinical rotations, and stay up-to-date with advancements in pharmaceutical sciences. Their role is essential in preparing future pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide safe and effective patient care.

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Pharmacy Instructors often split their time between delivering theoretical content in classroom settings and supervising practical training in laboratories or clinical environments. This balance ensures students gain both foundational knowledge and real-world skills needed for pharmacy practice. Instructors collaborate closely with other faculty and sometimes local pharmacies to coordinate experiential learning opportunities. Managing this balance requires effective time management and adaptability to meet curriculum standards and student needs.

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To thrive as a Pharmacy Instructor, you need an advanced degree in pharmacy (PharmD or PhD), a pharmacist license, and a solid background in pharmacology and teaching methodologies. Familiarity with learning management systems, pharmacy simulation software, and current clinical guidelines is typically required. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help you effectively engage students and foster their professional growth. These skills ensure that future pharmacists receive high-quality education and are well-prepared for clinical practice.

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Infographic showing various Pharmacy Instructor job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,021 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Healthcare Skills Training Instructor

JVS Boston

Boston, MA • On-site

$61K - $81K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

POSITION:  Healthcare Skills Training Instructor                                                                                           
FLSA:  Exempt
Status: Full-Time   
REPORTS TO: Senior Healthcare Skills Instructor                             
 
Position Summary:  JVS’ Healthcare Skills Training programs are designed to support adults who are seeking entry level positions in retail/hospital pharmacy and sterile processing facilities.   The curriculum incorporates employer feedback and is designed to assist students in passing the national certification exam. Populations served include refugees and immigrants, dislocated workers, individuals transitioning from public assistance, other low-income individuals with barriers to employment.
 
Under the direction of the Senior Healthcare Skills Instructor, this position develops and modifies contextualized curriculum and daily lesson plans for academic and/or job skill training programs, delivers training to participants, evaluates progress and skill attainment of individual participants on a scheduled basis, tracks outcomes, incorporates the JVS core skills into delivery of the program’s curriculum, and creates documents for submission to various stakeholders. Healthcare Skills Instructor is an active participant with funders or evaluators, employers, and is an active member of the skills training team and contributes programmatic outcomes. 
 
Essential Job Functions:  
Content Design and Delivery, Collaboration and Teamwork:
  • Teach several Pharmacy Technician training classes that are already established
  • Administer frequent cumulative tests, quizzes, and exams, and modify teaching strategies utilizing certification requirements to focus on areas of deficiency
  • Deliver Central Sterile Processing training content
  • Responsibilities for both training programs include:
  • Meeting program goals and outcomes: (i.e.: establishing, tracking, and reporting on participant certification exam success, academic success, and student satisfaction
  • Incorporating core competencies such as: study skills, organizational skills, time management, test taking, computer skills, soft skills, and critical thinking into all lessons
  • Supporting students with enhancing their professional communication skills (written and verbal) 
  • Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS both internally and outside the agency
  • Establish professional and collaborative relationships and with key stakeholders (participants, employers, partner organizations, funders) 
  • Take ownership of the instructor role and model professional behaviors in and outside the classroom
  • Create a classroom environment where all students feel heard, can express ideas, learn and problem solve in creative ways
 
Accountability and Results Focused: 
  • Engage students through clear and supportive communication.
  • Set course and professional behavior expectations, for all classes, at the start of the cohort.
  • Track and meet program enrollment, retention, skill attainment, client satisfaction goals
  • Deliver all subject matter in the curriculum with the goal of ensuring that students meet programmatic skill gains and outcomes
  • Assign, edit and correct student work in a timely and ongoing basis
  • Collaborate and communicate with key staff in a structured and on-going manner to insure student successes
  • Assist with planning and implementation of cohort graduations, orientations and workshops
  • Be flexible to individual learning styles, and set appropriate limits to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to learn
  • Develop and modify curriculum based on the needs of participants, certification requirements and employer and funding partners
  • Assist students in areas of difficulty and provide additional assignments/tutoring for students who will benefit from extra work
  • Generate strategy and solutions in response to both unforeseen and planned changes, setbacks and challenges
 
Administrative/Communication Skills:
  • Communicate regularly with supervisor to insure smooth delivery of services
  • Resolve disagreements and conflict in a professional and productive manner
  • Evaluate student progress on a regular basis, provide students with feedback regarding performance in class and address any obstacles that may be impeding progress
  • Complete competency checklists and/or individual learning plans for each student verifying attainment of stated program competencies/skills
  • Submit a class syllabus at the beginning of each cycle
  • Develop daily lesson plans for each component and submit to supervisor for review
  • Create emergency lesson plans and submit those plans at the beginning of each cohort
  • Track and report attendance, homework completion, classroom participation and testing outcomes on a weekly/monthly basis
  • Communicate with the supervisor and staff regarding any concerns that may impact students’ progress 
  • Complete program summary reports for employers, funders, JVS leadership and other stakeholders
  • Perform other duties as requested

COMMUNICATION/REASONING DEMANDS:
  • The ability to coordinate, analyze, organize, compile, compose and compute data and information
  • The ability to organize, negotiate, guide, and instruct, speak, and give instructions to individuals.    

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
  • AS degree required, BS in Education, Math, Science, or related field, CPhT preferred
  • 2-3 years of workplace or related training/teaching experience
  • Knowledge of the scope of duties for a Pharmacy Technician/Sterile Processing, desired
  • Knowledge of adult learning theory
  • Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse group of clients
  • Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
 
Key Competencies:   
  • Instructional planning
  • Instructional delivery
  • Progress reporting /tracking
  • Student skill attainment
  • Promotes Agency
  • Initiative
  • Building Relationships, Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Adapting to Change
  • Accountability and Results Focused
  • Communication Skills
  • Cultural Competency and Respect
  • Planning/Organizing
  
JVS CULTURE:  
JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities.  By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services.