professional values and behaviour in pharmacy‚ which was set out in the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and is now captured in the Standards of Conduct‚ Ethics and Performance. This lists seven principles‚ three of which are concerned with the interests and welfare of patients‚ and their participation in decisions about their care. Understanding how to appropriately appear‚ act and identify yourself as a regulated pharmacy professional is an important aspect to
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Assignment 2: Health Career Explorations I am looking to become a Pharmacy Technician‚ so my interviews were with two current Pharmacy Techs that have been in the field more than 10 years each. My first interview was with Alicia¸ a Pharmacy Tech in Illinois. She has been a Pharmacy Tech for 15 years and has been working for the same company for about 9 years. I chose her as my first interview because of her many years in the field as well as her vast knowledge of the subject. My second interview
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did not choose the career path as a pharmacy technician it tend to choose me. It seemed to be the right career for me because I’m more of a behind the scene type of person rather than in the spotlight. I really like to do office type of work and to work with different types of medication. I also love to learn what the different types of medication are for and also used for rather than to be out on the floor of a hospital dealing with certain situations that makes me squeamish. I feel this is the
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acetaminophen. Internet Research 1. Research the career options for trained pharmacy technicians. Write a short (two to three paragraphs) report outlining the qualifications sought by potential employers and explaining how this course will help you succeed in the job market. List at least two Internet sources. One of the first requirements for being a pharmacy technician is the age‚ which is 18 years old. Pharmacy technicians usually work under supervision of a pharmacist‚ meaning they are looking
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Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technician Pharmacists are experts in medicine. In a pharmacist job you fill prescriptions‚ customize mixed medicines‚ help doctors decide which medications to use‚ keep patients from taking multiple drugs that interact badly and educate consumers about how to use medications safely. They also give information and look out for patients‚ physicians‚ and other health sections on the selection dosages‚ interactions‚ and side effects of medication. They also monitor the
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| Three Associations for Pharmacy Technicians. | Three Associations for Pharmacy Technicians. There are many important associations involving Pharmacy Technicians. To pick only three seemed very difficult. Realizing that Technicians have a large role in the pharmacy industry‚ their job is progressing into more the just “helpers”. Associations provided individual foundations for these paraprofessionals to excel in their profession. Pharmacy Technicians have advanced from clerks to working
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The Role of Institutional Pharmacy Technicians An institutional pharmacy technician must be aware of policies and procedures and state and federal laws. They have to be accustomed with dosing‚ compounding‚ IV administration and other drug related procedures (Johnston‚ M. (with Frank‚ C.‚ & Luke‚ R.)‚ 2006). Pharmacy technicians are there to provide support to the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions‚ taking care of customer service‚ any administrative duties required by the pharmacist
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Pharmacy technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. Pharmacy technicians must have a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice‚ and be skilled in the techniques required to order‚ stock‚ package‚ and compound and otherwise prepare medications. Under the supervision of pharmacists‚ pharmacy technicians work in hospital pharmacies‚ community pharmacies‚ home health care pharmacies‚ long-term care pharmacies‚ clinic pharmacies‚ nuclear medicine
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medical professionals‚ Pharmacy Technicians’ roles have been developing at a fast pace since the very start of the occupation. “As the physician’s role changed from distributing drugs to diagnosing disease and performing surgery‚ the role of the pharmacist emerged. The first pharmacy school opened in 1821 at the college of pharmacy and Sciences in Philadelphia” (Mosby 10-11). That school is now called the University of Sciences in Philadelphia. The tasks of pharmacy technicians have changed in means
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What is a Pharmacy Technician you ask? Well I will be glad to tell you! A Pharmacy Technician is a person who is registered with TSBP as a pharmacy technician (of course) who has the responsibility in a pharmacy to provide technical services that do not need professional judgement regarding preparing and distributing drugs. Don’t get so excited we work under direct supervision of and are responsible to a pharmacist. I know you may have a few questions such as do you have to be a certain age‚ do
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......................................................................................... 9 Virginia Pharmacy Technician Exam Study Guide The Virginia Pharmacy Technician Exam (“Exam”) was developed as an objective means of measuring pharmacy technicians’ knowledge of basic job responsibilities as required by Virginia law. The purpose of this Study Guide is to help pharmacy technicians prepare for the Exam. This Study Guide includes: (1) a description of the major areas covered on the Exam
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Informative speech outline Topic: Pharmacy Technician General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: Inform on what is a Pharmacy Technician Introduction: I. Attention Getter: How would you feel if you were in desperate need of a medication and no one as at the counter to attend you? II. Orient the Audience: A Pharmacy Technician is the first person you meet when you go to the counter to drop or pick up a medication. III. Need To Know: A Pharmacy Technician to a Licensed Pharmacist is like
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strengths to your career? I’ve been employed as a pharmacy technician for four years now. Im there on time and is open to flexibility for any schedule. Being reliable is very important in any career. Employers need people they can count on and trust. I had a job since the age of 18 and did worked for the exchange of money at 16‚ so I always been a hard worker Even to this day I juggle a full time career and in school full time. Working in a pharmacy can be stressful and a lot of pressure but each
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Application for registration as a pharmacy technician Standard application form for applicants with a UK or Overseas (non EEA) pharmacy qualification. Pharmacy Technician Registration‚ General Pharmaceutical Council 129 Lambeth Road‚ London SE1 7BT pharmacytechnician@pharmacyregulation.org www.pharmacyregulation.org tel: 0203 365 3560 GPhC Sept 2010 UK and Overseas (non EEA) Pharmacy Technician application Introduction On 1 July 2011 registration will become mandatory (compulsory)
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HongPhuong Le Introduction to Healthcare 116 January 6‚ 2011 Health Occupations Research Assignment Pharmacy technician is someone who is supposed to be having a working knowledge of medicine and multiple tasks. They assist pharmacists‚ fill prescriptions‚ and perform various customer service assignments. Another common assignment includes fielding patient questions regarding information on drugs‚ health concerns‚ and prescriptions. They then must calculate‚ measure‚ weigh‚ mix‚ and pour
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Board‚ exam scoring requirements per www.ptcb.org The pharmacy technician performs activities related to three broad function areas. The specific responsibilities and activities that pharmacy technicians may perform within each function area are: I. Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients (66% of exam) | A. | Receive prescription/medication order(s) from patient/patient’s representative‚ prescriber‚ or other healthcare professional 1. Accept new
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medications and technicians simply deliver them. This view of their job is both accurate and inaccurate. Pharmacy technicians are most often seen as the pharmacy’s “delivery-boy”. Technicians are responsible for timely delivery of medications. However‚ delivery of medications is more than the act of getting drugs to a patient. The delivery of medication is directly tied to the charge for the medication. Thus the responsibility for charging or crediting medication belongs to technicians. This aspect
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The pharmacy tech Definition: I will translate this title so it’s easily understood. Pharmacy technician = Pharmacy aide/assistant/slave to the pharmacist on duty‚ by this I mean you will end up doing the grunt work of a pharmacist. Role/Status/Functions: the pharmacy technician field can be misleading to people. Most people are sold a bill of goods about this field thinking that once they complete a pharmacy technician training program or course they will have a real rewarding career. However this
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about patient care and medications. As a pharmacy technician‚ I work closely with pharmacists and provide a supporting yet critical role in running the pharmacy smoothly. In a high volume store that includes people from various socioeconomic statuses‚ racial backgrounds‚ and walks of life‚ I have learned the value of empathy‚ tolerance‚ and adaptability. Patient care is something that is heavily emphasized in the pharmacy setting. Pharmacy technicians have a big role in delivering compassionate
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Overview The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (“Board”) has the statutory authority to adopt examinations for pharmacy technicians and its own rules state that the applicant must pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (“PTCE”) or another Board-approved pharmacy technician examination. This statutory and regulatory authority creates a Regulatory Pathway for Ascend to follow to seek the Board’s approval of ExCPT as a “Board-approved pharmacy technician examination.” Process/Timeline
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