The healthcare industry employs over 15.6 million professionals nationwide. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those numbers will continue to increase as the growing senior population places more demands on the industry. Pharmacy professionals, including pharmacy technicians, contribute to … Read the rest
At a projected rate of 32 percent through the year 2020, employment of pharmacy technicians is growing much faster than the average for all other occupations. A steady growth of the middle-aged and senior population and their use of prescription … Read the rest
There’s a huge demand for pharmacy technicians in the health care and pharmaceutical care industries. Due to increasing needs for pharmaceutical products and services, jobs in the pharmaceutical industry are projected to grow faster than the average for all other … Read the rest
The services a pharmacy provides go well beyond the provision of medical supplies. In order to deliver safe and efficient services to the public, pharmacists need to rely on their team of skilled pharmacy technicians. Missouri’s Board of Pharmacy plays … Read the rest
Traditionally, a pharmacist’s primary role involved the preparation and dispensing of the medication. However, the increasing availability of new medication and changes in health care reform affect the role of the modern pharmacist. As they strive to keep up with … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians play a critical role in ensuring medication safety while attending to the many needs of the public. Based on the projected demands for qualified pharmacy technicians, it is a great time to start a fulfilling career. The aging … Read the rest
The future for pharmacy technicians is a bright one. As pharmacists venture into more clinical roles, they’ll need the support of pharmacy technicians more than ever before. An aging population with a continued dependency on prescription drugs will help drive … Read the rest
Training to become a pharmacy technician is one way to enter the field of healthcare. Pharmacy technicians work under a pharmacist’s direction to fill prescriptions and execute a host of other duties. Trained and certified technicians can work in a … Read the rest
With over 21.3 million jobs and counting, the health care sector is one of the largest industries. For several years, pharmacy technicians remain one of the fastest growing and leading occupations on the BLS list of top occupations. Kansas Board … Read the rest
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 447,300 pharmacy technicians working in hospitals and independent retail chains across the nation. Outside of traditional pharmacies, technicians also work in long term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians are in demand, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those demands will continue to increase by 5 percent through the year 2031. The rising need for medications and the expansive pharmaceutical industry means more jobs for … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians do more than just fill prescriptions behind the counter. Just as doctors rely on their team of nurses, pharmacists rely on their technicians for constant support. A big reason for the evolving role of pharmacy technicians is the … Read the rest
As of December 22,2014, Michigan’s pharmacy technicians cannot practice without a license from the state’s Board of Pharmacy. The new requirement, passed in Public Act 285, serves to protect patient safety, regulate the handling of controlled substances and help … Read the rest
There’s an abundant need for experienced pharmaceutical-support professionals capable of dispensing prescription medications quickly and effectively. According to an Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of pharmacy technicians will increase by 5 percent between 2021 … Read the rest
Dispensing drugs might appear to be an easy task, but it calls for immense precision and detail. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists by filling prescriptions in a professional and timely manner. They, like the pharmacists, must keep up with new generic … Read the rest
As with most other healthcare jobs, the outlook for pharmacy technicians is closely linked with the aging population and developing technology. The continuous rise in the middle-aged and senior population along with new FDA-approved medications contribute to the positive outlook … Read the rest
As a pharmacy technician, you’ll directly impact patients’ health through your service at community and institutional pharmacies. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing medications for dispensing and guiding patients through the prescription process while maintaining the highest level of customer … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians perform pharmacy-related functions under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. They dispense prescription medication to patients and give advice on proper use. They also perform administrative duties, such as reviewing prescription requests, consulting with insurance companies, following up … Read the rest
A pharmacy technician works under a pharmacist’s supervision to assist with activities not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Before taking up the role, you need to acquire a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice along with techniques for dispensing, … Read the rest
Texas is one of many states that require pharmacy technician candidates to obtain certification before registering with the state Board of Pharmacy. Employers must provide initial on-the-job training to new trainees and technicians before assigning duties on the job. While … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians work pharmacy counters, attending to customers’ needs and dispensing medication. They work in various health care settings, from hospitals to retail locations, executing numerous tasks that don’t need the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Their primary responsibilities include … Read the rest
Florida’s pharmacy technician certificate programs help health care employers meet the rising need for trained technicians in the hospital and retail pharmacy setting. In the last decade, the demand for pharmacy technicians has almost doubled as these professionals become indispensable … Read the rest
A pharmacy technician’s role encompasses all the tasks that do not require the clinical judgment of a pharmacist. Some of the technician’s key roles include dispensing medication, billing and insurance, managing inventory, purchasing, repacking medication, compounding sterile and non-sterile products … Read the rest