Pharmacy Technician Milan Topalov, Pharm.D. Staff Pharmacist New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia and Cornell.
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Pharmacy TechnicianMilan Topalov, Pharm.D. Staff PharmacistNew York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia and Cornell
Pharmacy Technician
Entry Level Titles: Pharmacy Associate, Pharmacy Technician
Definition: supports the pharmacist in the physical day to day activities of the pharmacy
Responsibilities: 1.Obtain patient/customer related information2. Measure amounts of medication for prescriptions3. Package and label prescriptions4. Inventory Management5. Payment processing and insurance claims6. Pharmacy Informatics7. Answer phone calls from customers8. Arrange for customers to speak with pharmacists if customers have questions about medications or health matters
Entry Level Salary: $25,000-$40,000
Entry Level Description
Pharmacy Technician
Hospitals and Healthcare facilities (Nursing Homes)
Retail Pharmacies (Chain Stores and Independent)
Insurance Companies. Laision between providers and patients
Nuclear Pharmacies Record keeping of nuclear regulatory commission
documentation Storage, receiving and shipping of radiopharmeuticals (Iodine
125, Thallium 201)
Career Environment
Job growth in the field is expected to increase 20% increase between 2012 and 2022, much faster than the average occupation*
Pharmacists are becoming increasingly involved in direct patient care such as Medical Therapy Management, giving flu shots, and inpatient rounding in hospitals
Pharmacy Technicians are filling the void in the technical operation of the pharmacy
* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Pharmacy Technician
Employment Potential
Pharmacy Technician
Strong problem solving skills/ computer skills
Ability to work with pharmacists, doctors, and other healthcare professionals
Some general mathematical skill and ability to do dose calculations
The ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment
Basic knowledge of the medical industry and medical terminology
Knowledge of key drug classes
Minimum requirements- High school diploma/GED Some states now require certification as a Pharmacy
Technician Many employers prefer certified technicians
Requirements
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