Unit 11 Project by amber https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r By: Amber Smith en-us 2017-03-17 00:43:04 UTC 2017-03-17 01:00:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Pharmacy Techician ambersmith_com https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684433 2017-03-17 00:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684433 Job Description ambersmith_com https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684526 Pharmacy technicians typically do the following:

  • Collect information needed to fill a prescription from customers or health professionals
  • Measure amounts of medication for prescriptions
  • Package and label prescriptions
  • Organize inventory and alert pharmacists to any shortages of medications or supplies
  • Accept payment for prescriptions and process insurance claims
  • Enter customer or patient information, including any prescriptions taken, into a computer system
  • Answer phone calls from customers
  • Arrange for customers to speak with pharmacists if customers have questions about medications or health matters
]]> 2017-03-17 00:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684526 Education Requirments ambersmith_com https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684548 Most states regulate pharmacy technicians in some way. Consult state Boards of Pharmacy for particular regulations. Requirements for pharmacy technicians in the states that regulate them typically include some or all of the following:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Formal education or training program
  • Exam
  • Fees
  • Continuing education
  • Criminal background check
]]> 2017-03-17 00:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684548 Average Salary ambersmith_com https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684556 General medical and surgical hospitals; private | $35,280
Other general merchandise stores | 29,750
Department stores | 29,220
Grocery stores | 28,730
Pharmacies and drug stores | 28,360]]> 2017-03-17 00:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684556 Job outlook ambersmith_com https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684568 Pharmacy Techs. is projected to grow 9% from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. ]]> 2017-03-17 00:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684568 Qualities desired for this profession ambersmith_com https://padlet.com/ambersmith_com/pk62yfkust5r/wish/160684577 Customer-service skills. Pharmacy technicians spend much of their time interacting with customers, so being helpful and polite is required of pharmacy technicians in a retail setting.

Detail oriented. Serious health problems can result from mistakes in filling prescriptions. Although the pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safety of all medications dispensed, pharmacy technicians should pay attention to detail so that complications are avoided.

Listening skills. Pharmacy technicians must communicate clearly with pharmacists and doctors when taking prescription orders. When speaking with customers, technicians must listen carefully to understand customers’ needs and determine if they need to speak with a pharmacist.

Math skills. Pharmacy technicians need to have an understanding of the math concepts used in pharmacies when counting pills and compounding medications.

Organizational skills. Working as a pharmacy technician involves balancing a variety of responsibilities. Pharmacy technicians need good organizational skills to complete the work delegated by pharmacists while at the same time providing service to customers or patients.

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