1. Pharmacy Technician Program Orientation

2. Pharmacy Industry / JobsStudent Participation How to Find Out More 3. Pharmacy TechnicianIndustryWhy is the Pharmacy Industry Predicted to Grow? 1) Research & Development in drugs and pharmacy related technology. All Pharmacy related technology is overseen by Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians 2) Aging Population 3) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates: Job Growth - 50,000 additional Pharmacy Technician jobs by 2018 4) U.S. Law 2 Pharmacy Technologists assisting each Pharmacist in the pharmacy at all times. 4. Pharmacy Tech Job Skills Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for acontribution to peoples health and well-being. We teach you to take this responsibility VERY carefully. The job skills break break down into 3 areas:Your Your Your level ofresponsibilities forresponsibilities forprofessionalism and TECHNICALPHARMACYPEOPLE SKILLSSKILLS &KNOWLEDGE OPERATIONS 5. 1) Technical Skills & KnowledgeWhy does it take 15 minutes to fill a prescription? Because peoples lives are depending upon YOUR ACCURACY1) Receive prescription from the customer/ or / via computer2) Confirm Insurance when necessary3) Identify correct medication + dosage. Pull from your shelves4) Calculate & mix medications when necessary5) Fill your order correctly6) Label your order correctly w/physician instructions, warning labels7) Receive quality check from the Pharmacist8) Dispense medication to customer 6. 2) Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy OperationsWhat else are Pharmacy Technicians responsible for?1) Daily ordering of medications(Ever been to a pharmacy and they were out ofstock of your medication? Its up to YOU to makesure medications are in stock!)2) Cleaning of equipment w/alcohol(Continually throughout the day)3) Cleaning of counters w/ alcohol(Nice to know your local pharmacy is cleaneddaily, isnt it?)4) Other duties assigned byPharmacist 7. 3)Pharmacy TechnicianHandling People/Customers When youre in the pharmacy,you are taking care of OTHER PEOPLE!Its your job to leave your problems at the door whenyou come to workYour customers might be sick, they might be elderly,they might just be having a bad dayPart of your job is to communicate in a way that makesothers feel better! 8. Who Enjoys Being TechnicianPharmacy a Pharmacy Tech?All types of people!Because there are DIFFERENT TYPES of jobs fordifferent types of Pharmacy Technicians 9. Types of Pharmacy Tech Jobs Pharmacy Tech Retail Lead Pharmacy Tech Inventory Specialist Nursing HomesHome Health Care In-Home Health Care Pharmacy Technicians responsible for Compounding compounding medication Insurance Customer Service Representatives Pharmacy Audit RepresentativesCompanies Claims ProcessorMail Order Pharmacy Technician same job as retail, but no client contact 10. Pharmacy Tech Advanced Jobs* Lead Pharmacy Technician Inpatient / OutpatientHospital Purchaser IV Pharmacy SpecialistIT Pharmacy Tech Nationwide software (EPIC) Nuclear and Chemotherapy CompoundingFusion Pharmacy* Usually require additional training beyond basic Pharmacy Technician Training 11. Pharmacy Technician Once you complete your Pharmacy Technician Training- then what?In California, we send your education information to the CALIFORNIA licensing board and you receivea CALIFORNIA license.*Your WLAC education, your externship, your social security card and yourCalifornia Pharmacy Tech license are usually all you need to work in the state of CALIFORNIARequirements for working are different for every state, please call a college in your area to ask for details.* 12. Where are Pharmacy Technician Jobs? Retail HospitalGovernment Other0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 13. Pharmacy Tech at WLACPrepare with Pharmacy Tech Training at WLACQuality Education 7 months training 3 days a weekHomework and study time 3 to 5 hours a weekIntensive Hands on experience during trainingProfessional Externship 80 hours over 2 monthsAffordable Cost Price reduced; Less than competitors 14. Pharmacy Tech at WLAC The Classes Youll Be Taking1. Introduction to Pharmacy2. Computers in Health Occupations3. Body Systems4. Pharmacy Calculations5. Pharmacy Operations6. Retail Pharmacy Externship (80 hours in 2 months) 15. Student Responsibilities 16. Student ResponsibilitiesA Professional Training Program Prepares You fora Professional Working Position For success in this program you will: 1) Organize your life in advance 2) Dress Professionally 3) Arrive ON TIME every day 4) Take appropriate notes 5) Ask for help when needed 6) Do all of your homework 17. Student Responsibilities ONCE YOURE READY TO ENROLL:Pay Registration fees in full or installments (details coming up!)Read and sign Student Conduct ContractPurchase Textbooks by first week of classPurchase your personal study supplies (notebooks, pens, etc) START YOUR EDUCATION WITH OUR NEXT CLASS! 18. Student ResponsibilitiesHow Do I Get My California Pharmacy Technician License?Your Checklist for California Licensing Requirements for Registered Pharmacy Technician___ Complete your Pharmacy Technician Training program___ Verification of High school diploma or GED Equivalent (Intl diplomas must be translated)___ Verification of age 18 by the beginning of your externship___ Social Security Card___ Fingerprinting (LIVESCAN)WE ALSO RECOMMEND:___ Recommend Background Clearance (online)___ Clear Drug Screening (required for most Externships and ALL PAID PHARMACY JOBS) For complete details on licensing, see: www.pharmacy.ca.gov 19. Enrollment Details 20. How much does it cost?In 2012, West Los Angeles College offered theirrigorous 360 hour Pharmacy Technician Trainingfor $2600 + books and fees (Call to learn current fees)Pharmacy Technician Training at a private vocational school cancost you over $16,000 + books and fees. Did you do the math? What is the savings?The choice is always yours of course, but you can get ahead much faster in your life without huge loans to pay off when you graduate. 21. Payment OptionsPayment Option #1 (One payment in advance)The Full Certificate Program (classID# 12155)$2,600 plus books, materials & other fees.Must pay $2,600 in full 3 days before class begins Payment Option #2 (three installment payments) Total $2,850 plus books, materials & other fees. Payment #1 First installment (classID# 12155)$1,150. (Must pay in full 3 days before class begins.) Payment #2 ($1,150) due 2 months later Payment #3 ($550) due 2 months after Payment #2 22. Enrollment DetailsHow to Register1. Go to westside.wlac.edu2. Sign in use or create a student profile 3. Select Full Certificate Program (classID# 12155) orPart 1 Installment 1 (classID# 12156)4. Click on class title to read the description5. Add to your cart and check out! 23. Are there additional costs? Textbooks (see list; approx. $190-$265) Basic function calculator (approx. $20) Clinic laboratory coat (approx. $35) Criminal background check (approx. $62) Clear drug screen (approx. $22) Live Scan (electronic fingerprinting) for licensing ($71) Application Fee for Licensing for the Board ofPharmacy ($80) Parking Permits (optional - $20 Spring/Fall; $7 Summer) 24. Can I Earn College Credits?YES!COLLEGE CREDIT is an OPTION!Read about it here. It is called CREDIT BY EXAM 25. Enrollment Details Want to talk to one of ourPharmacy Tech instructors?or Have questions about how to register?Call (310) 287-4475 or email westside@wlac.edu 26. Thank you for watching! We wish you success!Click here to learn even MORE about a Pharmacy Technician Career!Follow our Pharmacy Technician Instructors online!@WLAPharmacyTechFacebook.com/PharmacyTechnicianTrainingWLAC