Pharmacy Technician
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Job Description
A pharmacy technician has the knowledge and skills to perform many pharmacy-related functions while working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
A pharmacy technician will refer questions regarding drug information, prescriptions or health concerns to the pharmacist.
Pharmacy technicians have a wide range of employment opportunities in different settings, some of which include:
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Community or privately owned pharmacies
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Hospitals
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Home health care agencies
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Nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities
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Assisted living centers
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Military service
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Pharmacies that provide mail-order service
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Managed health care companies
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Educational programs
Responsibilities
A Pharmacy Technician has many duties to fulfill throughout a day. They are responsible for filling prescriptions and interacting with patients-- answering questions they might know and seeking answers for those questions they don't.
In order to fill a prescription request, they might count, measure, weigh, pour or mix the medication for Pharmacist verification and approval.
The pharmacy tech must then prepare the medication in a container and attach a clear label with instructions.
Other duties pharmacy technicians are, but not limited to:
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Completing insurance claim forms
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Stocking inventory
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Maintaining patient profiles.
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Consulting patients on medication questions or side-effects
Skills
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Reading Comprehension |
Must be able to understand written documents, prescriptions, and labels to ensure patient safety. |
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Active Listening |
Listen to and understand what people say and how it pertains to your abilities and duties. |
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Communication |
Must be able to convey information effectively and interact with people. Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Service-Oriented |
Wants to help and engage with people. Helps to be extroverted. |
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Perception |
Know why people act the way they do and be able to distinguish red-flag behavior. |
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Coordination |
Must be able to coordinate your actions with your boss and coworkers. |
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Complex Problem Solving |
Identify complex problems and use your knowledge and on-hand information to evaluate options and solutions. |
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Judgment and Decision Making |
Must be able to make decisions and exist with some autonomy so you can take appropriate action and complete tasks. |
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Resource Management |
Must be able to effectively manage time and supplies so as to complete tasks in an timely manner and to save money |
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Endurance |
Must stand for long hours and work many days, including weekends. Constantly moving and interacting with people. |
Working Conditions
Working conditions for pharmacy technicians are generally areas that are clean, well-lit, well-ventilated and organized.
Pharmacy techs may be required to do some heavy lifting or to use stepladders to retrieve supplies from tall shelves. Most of the workday is usually spent on their feet.
Pharmacy technicians work the same hours as the pharmacists under which they work, including evenings, nights and sometimes weekends and holidays.
Some hospital pharmacies, as well as retail pharmacies, are now open 24 hours a day, requiring technicians to work various shifts.
With experience and increased seniority, technicians may have some degree of increased control over their assigned working hours. Both retail and hospital settings offer opportunities for part-time work.
Salary Outlook
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
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| $31,090.00 | $14.95 | 373,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
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| Pharmacy Technician - Retail Pharmacy | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 10.21.2019 |
| Pharmacy Technicians are essential members of the pharmacy team at Maine Medical Center, providing support for multiple facets of the pharmacy, including providing exceptional customer service. The Pharmacy Technician I is an entry level position... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician - Retail Pharmacy | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 10.21.2019 |
| Pharmacy Technicians are essential members of the pharmacy team at Maine Medical Center, providing support for multiple facets of the pharmacy, including providing exceptional customer service. The Pharmacy Technician I is an entry level position... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician - Main Pharmacy | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 10.21.2019 |
| Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for the distribution and preparation of medications for all patients located with Maine Medical Center. Pharmacy Technicians are trained to compound sterile and non-sterile medications, refill... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician - Main Pharmacy | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 10.21.2019 |
| Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for the distribution and preparation of medications for all patients located with Maine Medical Center. Pharmacy Technicians are trained to compound sterile and non-sterile medications, refill... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Danville Regional Medical Center | Danville, VA | 10.21.2019 |
| Pharmacy Technician-7455-6836 SOVAH Health - Danville Description Assists pharmacists by performing technical aspects of distribution and dispensing of medications. Provides care to all patient of all age groups with respect to their... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | 05.31.2019 |
| The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Pharmacy Coordinator. Under general supervision, the Certified Pharmacy Technician provides technical support to the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services. | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | 05.31.2019 |
| The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Pharmacy coordinator. Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Technician provides technical support to the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services. | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | MaineHealth | Biddeford, ME | 10.21.2019 |
| Responsible for playing an integral part of the health care team by providing high quality pharmaceutical services in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in the compounding and distribution of... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | MaineHealth | Biddeford, ME | 10.21.2019 |
| Responsible for playing an integral part of the health care team by providing high quality pharmaceutical services in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in the compounding and distribution of... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Memorial Health System | Springfield, IL | 10.21.2019 |
| Status: Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Available Basic Summary: Under the direct guidance and supervision of a licensed Pharmacist(s), and following all Federal and State regulations, prepares and distributes medications and maintains... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician II - Main Pharmacy | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 10.21.2019 |
| Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for the distribution and preparation of medications for all patients located with Maine Medical Center. Pharmacy Technicians are trained to compound sterile and non-sterile medications, refill... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician II - Main Pharmacy | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 10.21.2019 |
| Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for the distribution and preparation of medications for all patients located with Maine Medical Center. Pharmacy Technicians are trained to compound sterile and non-sterile medications, refill... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Schneck Medical Center | Seymour, IN | 10.21.2019 |
| Graduation from high school or equivalent. Preferred: Graduation from technical school or college in a health related field. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Minimum: Indiana Pharmacy Technician License. (This license can be obtained upon hire.)... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Northfield Hospital & Clinics | Northfield, MN | 09.10.2019 |
| The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacist in serving the patients of the Hospital. This position provides exceptional customer service while assisting with the dispensing of medications to requesting departments, filling and distributing... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | St Vincent Charity Medical Center | Cleveland, OH | 10.21.2019 |
| The Pharmacy Technician will assist in the safe and effective procurement, preparation (including packaging and labeling) and distribution of pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of SVCMCs patient population. This involves the efficient preparation... | |||
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Pharmacy Technician - Retail Pharmacy
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Pharmacy Technicians are essential members of the pharmacy team at Maine Medical Center, providing support for multiple facets of the pharmacy, including providing exceptional customer service. The Pharmacy Technician I is an entry level position...
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Pharmacy Technician - Retail Pharmacy
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Pharmacy Technicians are essential members of the pharmacy team at Maine Medical Center, providing support for multiple facets of the pharmacy, including providing exceptional customer service. The Pharmacy Technician I is an entry level position...
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Pharmacy Technician - Main Pharmacy
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for the distribution and preparation of medications for all patients located with Maine Medical Center. Pharmacy Technicians are trained to compound sterile and non-sterile medications, refill...
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Pharmacy Technician - Main Pharmacy
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for the distribution and preparation of medications for all patients located with Maine Medical Center. Pharmacy Technicians are trained to compound sterile and non-sterile medications, refill...
-
Pharmacy Technician
Danville, VA
Danville Regional Medical Center
Pharmacy Technician-7455-6836 SOVAH Health - Danville Description Assists pharmacists by performing technical aspects of distribution and dispensing of medications. Provides care to all patient of all age groups with respect to their...
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Pharmacy Technician
Charleston, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Pharmacy Coordinator. Under general supervision, the Certified Pharmacy Technician provides technical support to the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services.
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Pharmacy Technician
Charleston, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Pharmacy coordinator. Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Technician provides technical support to the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services.
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Pharmacy Technician
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Responsible for playing an integral part of the health care team by providing high quality pharmaceutical services in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in the compounding and distribution of...
-
Pharmacy Technician
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Responsible for playing an integral part of the health care team by providing high quality pharmaceutical services in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in the compounding and distribution of...
-
Pharmacy Technician
Springfield, IL
Memorial Health System
Status: Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Available Basic Summary: Under the direct guidance and supervision of a licensed Pharmacist(s), and following all Federal and State regulations, prepares and distributes medications and maintains...
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Pharmacy Technician II - Main Pharmacy
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for the distribution and preparation of medications for all patients located with Maine Medical Center. Pharmacy Technicians are trained to compound sterile and non-sterile medications, refill...
-
Pharmacy Technician II - Main Pharmacy
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for the distribution and preparation of medications for all patients located with Maine Medical Center. Pharmacy Technicians are trained to compound sterile and non-sterile medications, refill...
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Pharmacy Technician
Seymour, IN
Schneck Medical Center
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Preferred: Graduation from technical school or college in a health related field. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Minimum: Indiana Pharmacy Technician License. (This license can be obtained upon hire.)...
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Pharmacy Technician
Northfield, MN
Northfield Hospital & Clinics
The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacist in serving the patients of the Hospital. This position provides exceptional customer service while assisting with the dispensing of medications to requesting departments, filling and distributing...
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Pharmacy Technician
Cleveland, OH
St Vincent Charity Medical Center
The Pharmacy Technician will assist in the safe and effective procurement, preparation (including packaging and labeling) and distribution of pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of SVCMCs patient population. This involves the efficient preparation...