Essential Members Of The Health Care Team
Pharmacy technician experience isn’t required for pharmacy school, but it can be valuable on the path to becoming a pharmacist. In fact, over half of accepted students have paid pharmacy technician experience prior to enrolling in a Pharm.D. program. Furthermore, according to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), “Pharmacy technicians are in high demand all across the country with positions available in all types of practice settings. While specific responsibilities will vary, a technician may:
- Enter prescription orders
- Package prescriptions
- Operate automated dispensing systems
- Maintain inventories
- Process insurance claims
- Check/verify other technicians’ work
- Compound sterile preparations
- Manage medication therapy
- Assist with immunizations
To learn more, visit the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) website.