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 - PHARMACY RETAIL | UNC Health Care | Chapel Hill, NC | 06.18.2018 |
| - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY RETAIL (PHA00647) Job Description PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY RETAIL-PHA00647 Description Position: Pharmacy Technician Location: Shared Services Center / Morrisville Hours: Full Time; Days... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor , MA | 06.20.2018 |
| Per Diem position. The Pharmacy Technician performs pharmacy related functions within the scope of their license and education under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Manager or Staff Pharmacist. Education, Training or Certifications... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Danville Regional Medical Center | Danville, VA | 06.20.2018 |
| - Pharmacy Technician (7455-5463) Job Description Pharmacy Technician-7455-5463 SOVAH Health - Danville Description Assists pharmacists by performing technical aspects of distribution and dispensing of medications. Provides care to all... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Danville Regional Medical Center | Danville, VA | 06.20.2018 |
| - Pharmacy Technician (7455-5465) Job Description Pharmacy Technician-7455-5465 SOVAH Health - Danville Description Assists pharmacists by performing technical aspects of distribution and dispensing of medications. Provides care to all... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Community Health Network | Indianapolis, IN | 06.20.2018 |
| The Pharmacy Technician position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana Job Duties The Pharmacy Technician prepares sterile products and chemotherapy utilizing aseptic technique in a barrier isolator hood Accurately and efficiently selects... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Community Health Network | Indianapolis, IN | 06.20.2018 |
| The Pharmacy Technician position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana at Community Hospital East. Job Duties The Pharmacy Technician prepares sterile products and chemotherapy utilizing aseptic technique in a barrier isolator hood Accurately... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Memorial Health System | Springfield, IL | 06.20.2018 |
| Status: Full Time Schedule: Rotating schedule between days and evenings, every other weekend, and an overnight shift required every 4-6 weeks. Summary: Under the direct guidance and supervision of a licensed Pharmacist(s), and following all... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Pardee Hospital | Hendersonville, NC | 06.19.2018 |
| The Pharmacy Technician fills routine orders for unit doses and pre-packaged pharmaceuticals under the direction of a Staff Pharmacist. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | MaineHealth | Westbrook, ME | 06.20.2018 |
| The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for processing physicians medication orders including the filling and delivery of medications. In addition, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for processing orders received from drug wholesalers and... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy #424 | Lima Memorial Health System | Lima, OH | 06.15.2018 |
| Functioning within the Health Systems mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the registered pharmacists and interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy #424 | Lima Memorial Health System | Lima, OH | 06.15.2018 |
| Functioning within the Health Systems mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the registered pharmacists and interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy #424 | Lima Memorial Health System | Lima, OH | 06.15.2018 |
| Functioning within the Health Systems mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the registered pharmacists and interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy #424 | Lima Memorial Health System | Lima, OH | 06.15.2018 |
| Functioning within the Health Systems mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the registered pharmacists and interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | MaineHealth | Biddeford, ME | 06.20.2018 |
| Southern Maine Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Biddeford. The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for playing an integral part of the health care team by providing high quality pharmaceutical services under the supervision of... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Anderson Regional Medical Center | Meridian, MS | 06.20.2018 |
| Assists the pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use; mixes IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow hood; enters charges for narcotics, floor... | |||
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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY RETAIL
Chapel Hill, NC
UNC Health Care
- PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY RETAIL (PHA00647) Job Description PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY RETAIL-PHA00647 Description Position: Pharmacy Technician Location: Shared Services Center / Morrisville Hours: Full Time; Days...
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Pharmacy Technician
Bar Harbor , ME
Mount Desert Island Hospital
Per Diem position. The Pharmacy Technician performs pharmacy related functions within the scope of their license and education under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Manager or Staff Pharmacist. Education, Training or Certifications...
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Pharmacy Technician
Danville, VA
Danville Regional Medical Center
- Pharmacy Technician (7455-5463) Job Description Pharmacy Technician-7455-5463 SOVAH Health - Danville Description Assists pharmacists by performing technical aspects of distribution and dispensing of medications. Provides care to all...
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Pharmacy Technician
Danville, VA
Danville Regional Medical Center
- Pharmacy Technician (7455-5465) Job Description Pharmacy Technician-7455-5465 SOVAH Health - Danville Description Assists pharmacists by performing technical aspects of distribution and dispensing of medications. Provides care to all...
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Pharmacy Technician
Indianapolis, IN
Community Health Network
The Pharmacy Technician position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana Job Duties The Pharmacy Technician prepares sterile products and chemotherapy utilizing aseptic technique in a barrier isolator hood Accurately and efficiently selects...
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Pharmacy Technician
Indianapolis, IN
Community Health Network
The Pharmacy Technician position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana at Community Hospital East. Job Duties The Pharmacy Technician prepares sterile products and chemotherapy utilizing aseptic technique in a barrier isolator hood Accurately...
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Pharmacy Technician
Springfield, IL
Memorial Health System
Status: Full Time Schedule: Rotating schedule between days and evenings, every other weekend, and an overnight shift required every 4-6 weeks. Summary: Under the direct guidance and supervision of a licensed Pharmacist(s), and following all...
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Pharmacy Technician
Hendersonville, NC
Pardee Hospital
The Pharmacy Technician fills routine orders for unit doses and pre-packaged pharmaceuticals under the direction of a Staff Pharmacist. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician...
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Pharmacy Technician
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for processing physicians medication orders including the filling and delivery of medications. In addition, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for processing orders received from drug wholesalers and...
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Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy #424
Lima, OH
Lima Memorial Health System
Functioning within the Health Systems mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the registered pharmacists and interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and...
-
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy #424
Lima, OH
Lima Memorial Health System
Functioning within the Health Systems mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the registered pharmacists and interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and...
-
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy #424
Lima, OH
Lima Memorial Health System
Functioning within the Health Systems mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the registered pharmacists and interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and...
-
Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy #424
Lima, OH
Lima Memorial Health System
Functioning within the Health Systems mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician works as a partner with the registered pharmacists and interns in performing the functions of dispensing, billing and...
-
Pharmacy Technician
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Southern Maine Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Biddeford. The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for playing an integral part of the health care team by providing high quality pharmaceutical services under the supervision of...
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Pharmacy Technician
Meridian, MS
Anderson Regional Medical Center
Assists the pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use; mixes IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow hood; enters charges for narcotics, floor...