What is a Pharmacy Technician?

Pharmacy technicians play a critical role in the healthcare field. A pharmacy technician will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in a variety of settings to help provide patients with safe and effective medication therapies. Be mindful that the role of a pharmacy technician will vary from setting to setting.

Roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician:

• Prepare and distribute patient medications

• Perform calculations

• Prepare sterile medications

• Process third party billing claims

• Assist customers with the purchase of their medications

• Use technology to help maintain accurate patient records, medication inventory, and orders

• Restock automated medication dispensing systems

The role of a Pharmacy Technician is constantly evolving. State laws will decide what a pharmacy technician can and can not do. For example, in some states pharmacy technicians can call physicians for prescription refill authorizations.

In previous blogs, I have discussed what it is like to work in different settings. Please, take some time to view those as well if you have not already!

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