THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CHAPTER 2
Feb 16, 2016
THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
CHAPTER 2
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
• Specific responsibilities and tasks differ by setting
– Job descriptions– Policy and procedure manuals
PERSONAL STANDARDS
• Respect for patients• Need for confidentiality• Personal inventory
HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPPA)
Health care providers are responsible for the privacy and security of all identifiable patient health information
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Governs communication in any form -- electronic, paper, and oral
Must use HIPAA-compliant electronic data interchange
No discussion of patient information within earshot of others
No discussion of patient information with family members
Use a private discussion area when discussing medications or other personal health issues
Securely store files and documents
Employer specific Training
• Based on – job requirements–necessary skills–professional standards–state regulations
National Certification • PTCE
– Offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• ExCPT
– Offered by the National Healthcareer Association
The PTCE contains 90 multiple choice questions
The ExCPT contains 110 multiple choice questions
The time allowed to take both the ExCPT and the PTCE is 120 mins
To renew their certifications CPhTs must complete at least 20 contact hours of pharmacy-related continuing education every 2 years and 1 hour needs to be in pharmacy law
Maintaining Certification
• Renew every two years
• Continuing education