Pharmacy technicians assist licensed Pharmacists and dispense medication and health care products to patients. As a pharmacy technician you'll play a critical role in patient care. Pharmacy technicians are required to perform such tasks as:
- Counting medications
- Retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure and mix medications
- Prepare prescription labels
- Select the type of prescription container
- Affix labels to the prescription containers and bottles
- Establish and maintain patient files
- Prepare insurance forms
- Inventory prescription and over-the-counter medications
The role of a pharmacy technician is an important one. In addition to filling prescriptions with the proper dosage and labeling bottles, you'll provide critical back office duties such as: answering phones, speaking with patients, maintaining proper inventory, and operating cash registers.
From pharmacy calculations to inventory management, your training will prepare you to work alongside pharmacists in any number of pharmacy settings. Convenient online training, live student support and relevant course materials will prepare you to take this next step in your career. Request more information by completing Free information request form. |