The role and responsibility of the pharmacy technician in community and institutional pharmacies have expanded in response to the shortage of pharmacists and advancements in the pharmaceutical sector. Pharmacy technicians are taking a more patient-centered role in practice, and this … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in the receipt, preparation, and dispensing of medication orders for patients. They also perform administrative functions within the pharmacy, such as maintaining stock levels, removing discontinued medications from circulation, updating patient records, answering the phone, responding … Read the rest
If you’re seeking employment in the fast-paced world of healthcare, becoming a pharmacy technician is a great place to start. As a pharmacy technician, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a retail or institutional pharmacy where you might positively … Read the rest
Pharmacy Technicians assist licensed pharmacists with the receipt, preparation, and dispensing of medication to patients. Their responsibilities include technical as well as administrative activities that ensure the smooth operation of the pharmacy. Pharmacy technician programs prepare adults with knowledge and … Read the rest
Significant changes in the education of pharmacy technicians have been in response to public expectation and policies related to patient care and medication use. Pharmacy technician programs prepare students to engage in traditional activities such as dispensing medications, pharmacy administration, … Read the rest
Increasing complexities in the field of pharmacy have a substantive impact on the role of pharmacy technicians. Technicians work in various practice settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, correctional facilities, and long-term care centers. Traditionally, the role involved duties that include … Read the rest
The expansive role of the pharmacy technicians in modern healthcare settings demands higher education and national certification. State legislature signed on January 4, 2017, will take effect on April 6, 2018, requiring Ohio’s pharmacy technicians to register with the State … Read the rest
A career as a pharmacy technician is ideal for anyone who enjoys working with the public and wants to enter the fast-paced healthcare sector. The short-term pharmacy technician training lets students prepare for the career in just 2 to 10 … Read the rest
Pharmacy Technicians assist licensed pharmacists in retail, home infusion, and institutional pharmacies. They provide medications and related health care products to patients and relieve the pharmacist of the responsibilities of mundane tasks. These include answering the phones, operating the cash … Read the rest
The future of pharmaceuticals is rapidly evolving, and pharmacy technicians are assuming greater responsibilities to give pharmacists the freedom to stay on top of new technologies and address patient concerns. Pharmacy technician training programs combine didactic training with hands-on practice … Read the rest
Although pharmacy technicians in Ohio do not need a license to practice, a prospective technician must either complete an employer-based training or become nationally certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other national certifying agency. Legislation may soon … Read the rest