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 | Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor , MA | 04.20.2018 |
| 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 | Magruder Hospital | Port Clinton, OH | 04.20.2018 |
| We have a part-time opening in our Retail Pharmacy for a Pharmacy Technician. This position performs technical duties of the Pharmacy Department. Applicants must hold a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT), possess a high school diploma or... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Community Health Network | Indianapolis, IN | 04.20.2018 |
| 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 | Memorial Health System | Springfield, IL | 04.20.2018 |
| Status: PRN, As Needed Shift: Varies Summary: Under the direct guidance and supervision of a licensed Pharmacist(s), and following all federal and state regulations, the Pharmacy Technician prepares and distributes medications and maintains... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Memorial Health System | Springfield, IL | 04.20.2018 |
| 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 - INPATIENT PHARMACY | UNC Health Care | Chapel Hill, NC | 04.12.2018 |
| - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT PHARMACY (PHA0060P) Job Description PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT PHARMACY-PHA0060P Description Position: CENTRAL INPATIENT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Location: Main Hospital / Chapel Hill Hours: FULL... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Pardee Hospital | Hendersonville, NC | 03.13.2018 |
| 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 | Pardee Hospital | Hendersonville, NC | 03.13.2018 |
| 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 | Pardee Hospital | Hendersonville, NC | 03.21.2018 |
| 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 | Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | Blue Hill, ME | 04.19.2018 |
| Responsible for the technical aspects of the Pharmacy Department, involving computer input, delivery of medications throughout the hospital, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals, billing and clerical functions. Qualifications High School... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Anderson Regional Medical Center | Meridian, MS | 04.20.2018 |
| 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... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | CentraCare Health | St. Cloud, MN | 04.20.2018 |
| Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders for... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | CentraCare Health | St. Cloud, MN | 04.20.2018 |
| Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders for... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | CentraCare Health | St. Cloud, MN | 04.20.2018 |
| Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders for... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | CentraCare Health | St. Cloud, MN | 04.20.2018 |
| Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders for... | |||
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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
Port Clinton, OH
Magruder Hospital
We have a part-time opening in our Retail Pharmacy for a Pharmacy Technician. This position performs technical duties of the Pharmacy Department. Applicants must hold a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT), possess a high school diploma or...
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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
Springfield, IL
Memorial Health System
Status: PRN, As Needed Shift: Varies Summary: Under the direct guidance and supervision of a licensed Pharmacist(s), and following all federal and state regulations, the Pharmacy Technician prepares and distributes medications and maintains...
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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 - INPATIENT PHARMACY
Chapel Hill, NC
UNC Health Care
- PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT PHARMACY (PHA0060P) Job Description PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT PHARMACY-PHA0060P Description Position: CENTRAL INPATIENT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Location: Main Hospital / Chapel Hill Hours: FULL...
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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
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
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
Blue Hill, ME
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
Responsible for the technical aspects of the Pharmacy Department, involving computer input, delivery of medications throughout the hospital, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals, billing and clerical functions. Qualifications High School...
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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...
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Pharmacy Technician
St. Cloud, MN
CentraCare Health
Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders for...
-
Pharmacy Technician
St. Cloud, MN
CentraCare Health
Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders for...
-
Pharmacy Technician
St. Cloud, MN
CentraCare Health
Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders for...
-
Pharmacy Technician
St. Cloud, MN
CentraCare Health
Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders for...