Pharmacy technicians provide vital support to both pharmacists and patients. Online pharmacy technician programs are a fast and convenient way to prepare for the role of a pharmacy technician in retail and institutional pharmacies. Like traditional, on-campus programs, they supply … Read the rest
The demand for pharmacy technicians is increasing in response to the expanding aging population and the need for new prescription medications. Pharmacy technician training provides students with the essential knowledge and competencies to assume entry-level positions in retail, home health, … Read the rest
In community and institutional pharmacies, technicians are on the frontlines distributing medications to patients, providing health care services, and performing other technical duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians perform many of the same duties of the … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians are doing more in the pharmacy. Pharmacy technician programs prepare adults to perform much of the same duties as pharmacists. They perform all the duties related to the pharmacy operations and the dispensing of prescriptions, but a pharmacist … Read the rest
A Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a pharmacist to assist in the dispensing of medications and the performance of activities related to the success of the operation that does not require the professional judgment of the pharmacist. A … Read the rest
A pharmacy technician works under the supervision of a pharmacist to distribute medication and other healthcare products and assist with daily pharmacy operations not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Pharmacy technician programs provide adults with a broad knowledge … Read the rest
The expanding role of the pharmacist in line with the existing role of the pharmacy in the community increases the demand for trained and certified pharmacy technicians. Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, technicians receive and interpret prescription orders, … Read the rest
The role of the pharmacy technician is undergoing significant changes in response to the shifting health care landscape. Technicians have always been critical to the pharmacy operation, but their presence in the pharmacy and the changing nature of their role … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in the medication delivery process. As the profession evolves and places additional demands on registered pharmacists, the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians will also increase. Pharmacy technician training programs produce graduates who are able to … Read the rest
The demand for highly competent and nationally certified pharmacy technician is a natural response to changes in health care and the expanding role of registered pharmacists. Pharmacy technicians work under the direction of pharmacists to interpret prescription orders, maintain patient … Read the rest
A Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medications, receive, set up, package, and label orders, manage inventory, mix drugs with parental fluid, file insurance claims, and attend to the daily administrative duties … Read the rest
Prospective pharmacy technicians in Illinois don’t need to graduate from the training program or pass a certificate exam. However, technicians must register through the Department of Professional Regulation -as a prerequisite to employment- and renew the license annually. While the … Read the rest