Pharmacy technicians work under the direction of a registered pharmacist to mix and fill prescriptions, attend to customers, and maintain stock levels. Their responsibilities vary from job to job, but common tasks include compounding sterile intravenous solutions, filling prescriptions, mixing … Read the rest
An aging population and increase in prescription drugs raise the demands for pharmacy technicians. In fact, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of pharmacy technicians will grow at a rate of 20 percent from the years … Read the rest
Pharmacy Technicians play a critical role in helping people live healthy, happy, and productive lives. They support physicians by receiving and filling prescription requests for patients. Upon receipt of the prescription orders, they must count, measure, pour, and weigh tablets … Read the rest
Maximizing the scope of pharmacy technicians lets pharmacists assume an expanded role and focus on the delivery of the clinical services that the public needs. Technicians manage the technical aspects of the dispensing medications, including both new and refill prescriptions.… Read the rest
Explosive growth in the senior population, prevalence of chronic illnesses, and heavy reliance on prescription medications by both groups increase the need for pharmacy technicians. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 12 percent growth in employment for … Read the rest
The heavy reliance on prescription medications due to the prevalence of chronic illnesses increases the need for pharmacy technicians to support pharmacists with the distribution of healthcare products. Employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians work collaboratively with pharmacists and physicians to prepare and dispense medications to patients. The daily duties vary according to the pharmacy setting, but all technicians report to a registered pharmacist, who must check prescriptions for accuracy before dispensing … Read the rest
A pharmacy technician’s primary role is to support pharmacists in hospitals, community pharmacies, and health-systems. While the majority of jobs are available in retail pharmacies, many technicians prefer hospital jobs to perform a broader range of responsibilities and earn more. … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians play a larger role in the pharmacy than most patients realize. Their exact responsibilities vary by the place of work – hospital, retail pharmacy, clinic, etc. However, there are duties that are common to almost every setting. Pharmacy … Read the rest