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 was with Natalie‚ from Utah. She
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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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| 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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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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......................................................................................... 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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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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CASE ANALYSIS “SKILLED CARE PHARMACY” I. Background of the Case Skilled care Pharmacy‚ located in Mason‚ Ohio‚ is a $25 million privately held regional provide of pharmaceutical products delivered within the long-term care‚ assisted living‚ hospice‚ and group home environments. The following products are included within the service: Medications and related billing services Medical records Information systems Continuing education Consulting services to include pharmacy nursing‚ dietary‚ and social
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