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0-5 years of experience
Long term care pharmacy for mental health, I was a client coordinator for different facilities that housed mentally ill patients.I ensured that the nurses at these facilities had their medications on hand to dispense to their patients.
- Reduced waste in inventory and improved inventory management
- Successfully assisted in managing pharmacy operations in an absence of a Pharmacist in Charge for a period of five months
- Maintained strong relationships with patients and nurses of long term care facilities.
0-5 years of experience
Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
- Established and maintained patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications, chemicals, and supplies, and entered inventory data into computer.
- Assisted customers by answering simple questions, locating items and referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
- Answered telephones, responding to questions and requests.
- Trained new employees in pharmacy daily operations.
6-10 years of experience
Assisted Pharmacist in receiving, preparing and packaging prescriptions orders for dispensing
- Maintained files and computer records for the pharmacy
- Greeted customers, gathered clinical information and addressed non-medical questions and concerns
- Assisted Pharmacist in managing drug and medical supplies
0-5 years of experience
Worked under the supervision of the pharmacist to deliver quality customer service.
- Retrieved, counted and measured drugs; labeled vials and bottles.
- Prepared simple drug compounds after Pharmacist verified calculations.
- Maintained inventory levels; pulled outdated and recalled merchandise.
0-5 years of experience
Consistently praised for efficient handling of customer service duties (e.g., answering phones, typing prescriptions, patient processing and billing) that allowed Pharmacists and pharmacy staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, pharmacy and equipment
- Helped implement pharmacy’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA, State Board of Pharmacy and OSHA regulations; and improved patient care/satisfaction
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease
0-5 years of experience
Assisted Pharmacist with prescriptions processing and inventory control management.
- Received written prescriptions and telephoned refill prescriptions.
- Filled prescription forms, entered medication orders into a computerized pharmacy system, and maintained patient profile.
- Maintained pharmacy equipment, handled sales transactions, and managed the cash register.
- Explained patients’ issues to the pharmacist and ensured excellent customer service.
0-5 years of experience
Work closely with pharmacist and perform administrative tasks using (Best RX system) medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication.
- Regularly compiled data, initiate new patients profile with prescription and insurance billing information. Organize and coordinate patient records.
- Maintain drug inventory and daily expenses below budget through accurate planning, purchasing and cost effective operation procedures. Responsible for $10,000-$15,000 inventory a day.
- Carry out special projects, such as drug protocol audits.
0-5 years of experience
Provided customer service while assisting customers
- Prepared food items, following OSHA protocols
- Maintained inventory of prepared food, including monitoring of freshness
- Assisted in pharmacy as needed, prescription filling and answering phones.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for maintaining pharmacy inventory, managing prescription entries, and procuring over 120 prescribed medications for over 80 customers a day in a high-volume retail setting.
- Helped increase the average number of prescription filled daily from 85 to 100 within 3 months of joining
- Research and resolve health insurance claims and assist customers with products throughout the pharmacy
- Praised by managers for excellent customer service both in face-to-face interaction as well as via telephone which resulted in strong loyalty and an increase in trusts from customers and physicians
- Commended by licensed pharmacists for swiftly and accurately calculating dosages, dispensing medications, preparing prescription labels, and filling prescriptions
- Lead trainings for new hires and perform due diligence to assure compliance with state’s rules and regulations
- Consistently received “Exceed Expectations” in performance review for all 4 years
- Demonstrated the ability to fill in at a moment’s notice and quickly master new technical systems and processes
0-5 years of experience
Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, help the pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients and consumers.
- Customer Service and Relations – Greeted customers, received and delivered prescription orders, gathered clinical information for pharmacists and addressed non-medical questions or concerns.
- Inventory Management and Control – Assisted the pharmacist in managing the drug and medical supply stock. This included conducting a regular inventory, checking for expired drugs and properly storing, labeling and stocking new drugs and supplies.
- Data Entry/Clerical Duties – Maintained files and computer records for the pharmacy. This included physician orders, deliveries, inventory, cleaning and other miscellaneous records. Provided administrative support by answering phones, managing insurance billing and drafting pharmacy reports.
- Preparing medications – Assisted pharmacist in receiving, preparing and packaging prescription orders for dispensing. Duties included understanding and interpreting orders, along with measuring, labeling and packaging prescriptions.
- Supervised the operation of Pharmacy team members, opening/closing/changing shifts/scheduling, and task delegation to team members. Ensured training of team members and provided coaching and mentoring.
0-5 years of experience
Pharmacy technician and customer service representative to customers in the pharmacy department. Responsible for refilling prescriptions under the direction of the pharmacist, waiting on customers via phone and in person.
Responsible for providing assistance to registered pharmacist and pharmacy customers managing up to 500 prescriptions daily.
- Answer phones for orders and refills; answering questions on pricing
- Contact physicians to verify prescriptions/refills and address third party issues: communicate with warehouse and wholesalers for inventory information, followed up with customers
- Fill prescriptions under the direction of the registered pharmacist and prepared labels using the InterCom Plus System
- Work with customers at the drop off window, ensuring optimum customer service to generate repeat and referral business
- Enter prescriptions into computer systems patient profiles to check and prevent drug allergies
- Manage special orders; received and stocked inventory, maintaining appropriate documentation
0-5 years of experience
Filled prescription medication for customers and updated patient information
- Called insurance companies for insurance rejections
- Interacted with patients and recommended products to customers
- Assisted pharmacist with tasks such as ordering daily inventory and fulfilled pharmacy regulations
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for data entry (entering all pertinent information including patient information, prescription information, insurance information and prescriber information), calculating dosage and quantity, interpreting prescriptions, preparing prescription labels, and assisting the pharmacist in dispensing medications
- Managed inventory using cycle counts and return to stock methods (including 14 day returns, 6 days pull and 7 days returns.
- Managed inventory and placed orders for medications needed for both warehouse and Cardinal Health systems
- Managed insurances updates and issues. (Placed calls for overrides, vacation supplies, prescriber updates, missing or invalid insurance information)
- Responsible for ensuring Pharmacy Technicians hours were sufficient for budget request
- Responsible for setting up delivery logs and receiving payments
- Responsible for mixing suspensions and solutions such as (Augmentin, Cephalexin and Magic mouthwash)
0-5 years of experience
Assisted pharmacists with filling prescriptions in a timely manner while providing valuable customer service
- Communicated with physicians to update patient profiles
- Responsible for reconciliation of cash register nightly & resolution of any discrepancies
- Responsible for refilling all container shelves & filing all 1000+ prescriptions for the day
0-5 years of experience
Worked for all departments of the pharmacy.
- Prepared admixtures and compounding medications.
- Entered the prescription orders on the computer, for filling and delivery.
- Maintained the track drug inventories on computer.
- Maintained the record of drug interactions and prescriptions on computer
6-10 years of experience
Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
- Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer.
- Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
0-5 years of experience
Take the prescription from the customers provided by the health professional and dispense the appropriate medicines
- Provide the exact amount of medications as prescribed
- Use Micro Merchant Systems to access prescription information including patient and prescriber data, drug selection, prescription interpretation and insurance billing.
- Swiftly and correctly calculate dosages, dispense medications, prepare prescription labels and fill prescriptions for approval by pharmacist.
- Answer phone calls from doctors, customers and deals.
- Organize the inventory and keep track of medication and supplies
- Alert the pharmacist or the dealers about the supplies needed
0-5 years of experience
Punctual and dependent to open and close pharmacy for assigned/confirmed shifts
- Help healthcare providers and patients by greeting them in person and by telephone, answering questions and requests and referring certain inquires to the Pharmacist in charge
- Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, placing expedited orders, verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs
- Receives and reviews individual prescriptions to determine kind, strength and dosage of drug to be dispensed
6-10 years of experience
Performed competitive analysis to make recommendations for future company growth
- Responsible for maintaining and managing inventory of product within department
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
- Ensure maintenance and quality standards for store
- Supervised a team of 10-15 team members
0-5 years of experience
Duties include receiving and reviewing prescriptions to determine drug, dosage, and strength to be dispensed while following pharmacy policy instructions on the order. Experience in obtaining the correct stock container, calculating ingredients, weighing and measuring medication, as well as packaging and labeling prescriptions and drug orders. Maintains prescription drug order files, adheres to strict regulations and rules for controlled substances. Experience in following procedures and formulas in measuring, weighing, and mixing bulk compounds while practicing sterile techniques in the handling of all items. Other duties include maintaining pharmaceutical supplies through inventory, ensuring all stock levels are properly maintained, keeping track of back ordered items, removing of damaged or expired stock from shelf and following proper disposition. Knowledge and experience with the standard procedures and techniques involved in bulk compounding, preparation of sterile solutions, and repackaging drugs and supplies.
- Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy practice, rules and regulations
- Ability to perform pharmacy calculations
- Excellent communication skills both in writing and orally
- Knowledge of the aseptic technique
- Experience interpreting prescriptions and formulas to prepare prescriptions
- Inventory, storing, and disposal of pharmaceuticals and supplies experience
0-5 years of experience
Performed similar actions as stated below in the Rite Aid section.
- Handle insurance claims over the phones to satisfy customers
- Assist with inventory control – shelf maintenance, receiving packages, removing drugs that expire three months ahead.
- Ensure prescriptions are entered and labeled correctly.
- Comply with company policy regarding lost/broken pills and disposing of them.
- Ensure that clientele are satisfied and resolve any situations that occur.
0-5 years of experience
Typed up prescriptions for patients
- Supplied medicines to patients, whether on prescription or over the counter
- Assembled medicines for prescription
- Provided information to patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Dealt with Insurance companies
- Assisted in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment
- Ordered and received and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
- Entering orders in computers
- Faxed reports to labs and doctors.
- Updated chart with patients name and nurses assigned to them.
0-5 years of experience
I greet patients with a genuine welcome along with branded salutations in person and through the phone.
- I type prescriptions into the computer system and also assess and complete any Third Party Rejections for the patients.
- I fill prescriptions, which entails calculating quantities for pill and liquid form.
- When a patient has an issue I do everything in my ability to find a solution, which can include calling their insurance company or calling other pharmacies for them.
- To be able to run a pharmacy smoothly, my co-workers and I all work together and consult with each other when needed. We work as a team by communication and professionalism.
0-5 years of experience
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
- Fill bottles with prescribed medications and affix labels.
- Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
- Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
0-5 years of experience
Serving as a Pharmacy Technician for [company name] serving customers nationwide looking to go global in 2016
- Help assist customers with checking out their prescriptions as well as merchandise from the store
- Enter prescriptions, count out the medication to file the prescriptions, send medication to be verified by pharmacist
- Work alongside a team to rectify TPRs, CMDs, RMDs, WCBs and Insurance Prior Authorizations.
0-5 years of experience
As the Lead Pharmacy Technician I supervise, train, and help the other technicians under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, retrieve the appropriate medication from inventory, create prescription labels and put them onto the prescription containers, reconstitute oral liquids, input patient and prescription data into system, take telephonic prescriptions pursuant to current regulations, and complete paperwork related to filling prescriptions.
- Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients
- Operate cash registers to accept credit/debit payment from customers
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests
- Being aware of the latest drug availability and if such insurances cover it
- Stocking, inventory management, preparing insurance claims, and establishing and maintaining patient profiles.
6-10 years of experience
Maintain the inventory with all medications in date.
- Organize medications for return that have expired.
- Type and count new prescriptions for waiting customers in a quick yet accurate manner.
- Reorder all medications that have been used daily to maintain a well-stocked inventory.
- Abide by Pharmacy State and Federal Laws to provide the best health care service at all times.
- Communicate regularly with customers in a professional manner.
0-5 years of experience
Fill and enter prescriptions in a timely manner
- Detail-minded with a good eye for balance and organization
- Compile reports and records that must be kept in the pharmacy
- Identify brand and generic medications
- Exert customer service assisting patients with prescription drug checkout
- Process prior authorization and refill requests
0-5 years of experience
Inputting prescriptions into pharmacy database.
- Identifying corrections or changes in prescriptions with aid of the Pharmacist.
- Inventory management of filled prescriptions.
- Contacting insurance companies for overrides and patient coverage.
- Contacting doctor’s offices for refills, missing or inaccurate prescriptions and other prescription issues.
- Serving customers in all workstations within the pharmacy.
0-5 years of experience
Answering phone calls and assisting patients and doctor offices with phone orders and refills of prescriptions
- Data entry of prescriptions and doctor office orders throughout the day on EComm software
- Ensure quality performance score remains at 90% or better
- Remain knowledgeable about what medications the pharmacy is compounding to better assist customers
10+ years of experience
Assist pharmacists to ensure customers receive quality care and service
- Specific job duties include sorting pills, creating labels, reviewing medication side effects, greeting customers, and ringing up purchases
- Nationally Certified with over 25 years of Pharmacy Technician experience
- Currently serving as an active board member for non-profit sports league organization for youth with disabilities.
- Assist and coordinate business matters, funds, events, etc.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for managing the drug distribution system and providing technical support in all aspects of delivery and responsible for the accurate preparation of medications
- Enter all hospital Doctor ordered prescriptions into the QS1 and HCS and HMS software.
- Ensure accurate inventory levels for all twelve hospital Pyxis machines daily; ensure expired drugs are
- Inventory all C-2 medications weekly to ensure accurate instocks for all twelve facilities.
- Answers nurse calls about Doctor ordered prescriptions or Pyxis machine issues.
- Work with other technicians to ensure daily reports and Doctor Orders are process quickly.
- Ensure all insurance rejections are handled in a timely manner.
- Maintains adequate levels of working stock, ensures proper storage conditions and advises supply
- Compound six different anti-inflammatory creams under supervision of the pharmacist.
- Ensure all compound prescriptions are billed correctly using PK1 software.
6-10 years of experience
Swiftly and correctly calculate dosages, dispense medications, prepare prescription labels and fill prescriptions for approval by pharmacists.
- Use the pharmacy’s proprietary computer program to access prescription information including patient and prescriber data, drug selection, prescription interpretation and insurance billing as well as updating client database.
- Research and resolve dosage conflicts, potentially harmful drug interactions, insurance issues and other matters to ensure patient safety/wellness and build customer loyalty.
- Manage inventory and reorders.
- Responsible for schedule creation and employee training.
0-5 years of experience
CPhT) – (2nd Shift) Customer Service, learn how to use the Pyxis machine, answers the phone, triage phone calls for the pharmacist, compounder, deliver the IV run that prints and credits all returns from the run go through cubbies and pull back all medications within 24ths old, run demands doses from nursing communications server from HMM meds manager, pull narcotics from the safe and send them via secure tubes to the floors as needed, tube medications to the floor as needed, pull labels and fill medications as needed from the printer in the main pharmacy, deliver STAT medications to the floor as needed, package medications from Talyst machine as needed, help fill OR anesthesia trays, OR heart trays, Endo trays and code cart trays as needed, restock OB epidural trays and have them check by a pharmacist, restock OR anesthesia cart at the beginning and the end of the shift, several times throughout the evening bring the OR anesthesia/heart trays to the pharmacy and restock and check by a pharmacist, restock floor IV stocks and flushes, print Pyxis fill list and fill items listed for the units, get pyxis fill check by a pharmacist upon completion, deliver pyxis fill to selected units and bring back any returns from the units, check the pyxis for outdated and rotate stocks, deliver narcotics to the floor and pyxis fill. Pharmacy week Coordinator for all four campuses of Scottsdale healthcare that coordinates shirts and food.
- Pharmacy Technician works only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
- Reconstitute a prescription medication, if a pharmacist check the ingredients and procedure before reconstitute and verifies the final product after reconstitution.
- A pharmacy technician shall not perform a function reserved for a pharmacist, graduate intern, or pharmacy intern in accordance with R2-23-402.
10+ years of experience
Served as executive assistant to pharmacist/building owner.
- Fulfilled prescription orders.
- Completed documentation for insurance companies.
- Assistant manager of 16,000-square-foot office building for flagship pharmacy and medical office tenants.
- Handled AP and AR for pharmacy and building management.
0-5 years of experience
Use an order list to pull medication from stock.
- Transfer medication to Pharmacist to check for accuracy.
- Print prescription labels and verify labels match medication in the packs.
- Serves as a lead over other Technicians.
- Assist in training, orientation and mentoring of Pharmacy Technicians.
- Schedule Pharmacy Technicians’ work schedules.
- Manage implementation of new customers into CVS system.
- Under my lead CVS8804 was able to receive a rating of 96 by implementing better customer service programs.
0-5 years of experience
Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining
medication inventory, and maintaining patient records including sterile products.
- Maintain pharmacy area and equipment clean, neat, and well organized
- Communicate efficiently with visitors, health care personnel, and pharmaceutical
- Demonstrate computer efficiency by entering charges, credits, and medication orders
- Provide adequate control and documentation of controlled substances
- Properly deliver medications to patient care and ancillary areas accurately and on a timely
- Replenish emergency cart medications as well as ensuring the integrity of emergency cart
- Replenish hospital wide Pyxis machines
- Trained and mentored pharmacy technician students
- Familiar with PacMed and Pyxis
0-5 years of experience
Triage incoming fax prescriptions to ensure timely dispensing
- Accurately enter prescriptions and process refills in a timely manner to ensure orders are completed for on-time delivery
- Courteously respond to calls from customers, routing them to the appropriate department
- Follow-up and ensure all prescriptions are completed daily
- Notify facility if product is out of stock or prescription has no refills
- Use of dual computer programs DocuTrac & Frameworks
- Successfully completed Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
0-5 years of experience
Obtain insurance information from patients
- Review and prepare insurance claims prior to being processed
- Ensure accuracy in processing claims
- Obtain prior authorizations
- Conduct training sessions for new associates in all aspects of insurance and financial services
0-5 years of experience
Process patient medical prescription data into computer software
- Fill medical prescription orders under supervision of Pharmacist
- Prepare patient documents and records for prescriptions
- Call and Verify patient insurance for eligibility of coverage
- Order medications and healthcare products
- Answer phone calls and questions regarding pharmacy
- Handle cash, check, and credit card payments
- Provide excellent customer services while working in front cashier
0-5 years of experience
Collaborate with pharmacists to ensure customers receive quality care
- Ensure all HIPPA health and safety standards and protocols are met
- Prepare medication for clients through mixing, counting pills and labeling bottles
- Prepare and maintain complete and accurate dispensing records
- Process prescription claims through insurance, and handle any issues associated with insurance
- Contact physicians’ offices for refills or prescriptions where permitted
- Answer any general questions customers may have as well as direct them to the Pharmacist for further consultation
- Manage inventory and stock medication
0-5 years of experience
Accurately and efficiently prepared prescription orders
- Verified prescription information and dosage
- Entered patient and order information into the pharmacy system
- Processed and submitting insurance claims
- Provided quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers
- Accepted verbal prescriptions
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted customers with prescription inquiries, insurance complications, and customer transaction processes.
- Assisted high level personnel receiving explicit instructions for various assignments.
- Prepared prescriptions to assist higher level personnel by inputting prescription orders, calculating quantities, assembling medical solutions, and follow explicit instructions for various assignments.
- Maintained patient records by complying with HIPPA policies and regulations.
- Maintained a safe and clean pharmacy upholding pharmaceutical standards and guidelines.
- Responsible for answering and directing telephone calls, maintaining fax machine, and directing emails to the appropriate pharmacist.
- Completed assigned tasks with assistance from co-workers.
- Distribute copies when needed from a prepared mailing list.
- Utilize office equipment such as a fax machine or copy machine when requested.
- Responsible for maintaining and upholding OSHA requirements.
0-5 years of experience
Receive and refill written requests for prescriptions
- Check for prescription accuracy and price prescriptions
- Fill and label bottles and assist customers by responding to questions and problems
- Take phone calls and provide information
- Assist in maintaining work area
- Receive and stock incoming supplies and maintain inventory
0-5 years of experience
- Answered phones for orders and refills: answered questions on pricing.
- Contacted physicians to verify prescriptions/ refills and address third-party issues; communicated with warehouse and wholesalers for inventory information; followed up with customers.
- Filled prescription under guidance of registered pharmacist
- Worked with customers at Drop Off Window, ensuring optimum customer service to generate repeat and referral business
- Entered prescriptions into computer system’s patient profiles and check for drug allergies.
- Made a fair schedule bi-weekly
- Trained new technicians
- Assisted in writing up new training modules for new hires
0-5 years of experience
Receive and enter in prescriptions electronically from doctor offices
- Make and receive calls from doctors, nurses, etc
- Consult with patients regarding their medications and health records
- Input insurance information accordingly
- Fill prescriptions quickly and accurately
- Inventory on a daily basis
6-10 years of experience
- Process prescription(s) in a timely manner
- Educate patients with pharmacy-related questions
- Collaborate with other associates to provide prompt, no-hassle service
- Submit third party claims and resolve rejections when necessary
0-5 years of experience
Accurately and efficiently preparing prescription orders.
- Processing and submitting insurance claims.
- Entering patient and order information into the pharmacy system.
- Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers.
Pharmacy Technician Duties and Responsibilities
Pharmacy technicians perform under the guidance of registered pharmacists. Their assistance is vital in keeping operations moving along. Looking at job ads, employers commonly expect pharmacy technicians to be involved with the following:
Inventory Pharmacies must maintain a sufficient stock to handle the needs of those seeking medications. Pharmacy techs keep an eye on levels, order as needed, expedite receipt in critical situations, borrow from other facilities, and verify deliveries.
Customer Care By taking care of many of the other tasks involved when people obtain prescriptions, Pharmacy technicians free up pharmacists to concentrate on the healthcare aspect. Such jobs might include answering phones, finding orders when people come to pick them up in the store or at the drive-through, entering patient information into the computer system, ringing up purchases, and dealing with insurance. They also may answer basic questions or serve as a go-between when a customer requires detailed information from the pharmacist. If their employer offers a rewards program or an automated refill option, pharmacy technicians may explain such things to the customer.
Prescription Preparation As part of their duties, pharmacy technicians may be called upon to count out tablets, measure liquids, compound medications, prepare IVs, put labeling on medicines, print out reference information, verify information with the prescribing physician, fax doctors about refill requests, package filled prescriptions, and field requests from physicians’ offices.
Safety Places that dispense medications must abide by numerous federal regulations. Pharmacy technicians assist with such compliance, which may include locking up certain medicines, storing items in the correct containers and temperatures, checking ID, sanitizing equipment, promptly removing drugs that have been recalled, and disposing of out-of-date drugs in the required way.
Pharmacy Technician Skills
Because they interact with others so often, pharmacy technicians should possess good interpersonal skills. They also need to be very detail-oriented since medication errors can be serious. Other good skills for pharmacy technicians to have include:
- Listening actively to address customer concerns
- Prioritizing to get the most critical tasks completed first
- Respecting the privacy of patients and keeping information confidential
- Handling numbers, fractions, and calculations with ease
- Following directions exactly as given by the pharmacist in charge
- Exhibiting patience during stressful situations, such as dealing with sick people or insurance errors
Pharmacy Technician Education and Training
Aspiring pharmacy technicians first need to obtain a high school diploma. At that point, many enroll in specialized programs at vocational or community colleges for 6 to 24 months to earn a certificate or an associate’s degree. (Some retail pharmacies offer their own training programs.) Coursework covers areas such as terminology, medication handling, recordkeeping, prescription drug regulations, and measurements. Completing an internship at a pharmacy to gain hands-on experience is common. Certification by the National Healthcareer Association or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board increases job prospects and is mandatory in some states.
Pharmacy Technician Salary
The median annual salary for pharmacy technicians is $30,920. Pharmacy technicians in the 10th percentile earn about $21,370 a year, and the highest paid make in excess of $45,700 a year. Pharmacy technicians in Washington, Alaska, and North Dakota make the highest median salaries in the U.S. – $42,210, $39,760, and $37,770, respectively.
Pharmacy Technician Resources
Think you might make a good pharmacy technician? Learn all you can about the career by checking out these sources:
Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice – This “approachable”‘ text includes a variety of photos, real-world examples, insights, and critical thinking exercises to aid readers on their journey to become pharmacy technicians.
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians – This professional group promotes pharmacy technicians as a vital part of the healthcare system and offers members opportunities such as networking events and continuing education recommendations.
National Pharmacy Technician Association – Another organization dedicated to helping pharmacy technicians reach their full potential, its website covers everything from industry trends to career advancement.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board – Get specifics on certification and loads of information on the field in general at the website of this organization dedicated to promoting medication safety through proper training of the people who dispense it.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board LinkedIn Group – Still have questions? Chances are someone among this community’s 25,000 members will be able to help.
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