Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy TechnicianBy: By:

Christopher Williams, CPhT, RPhT Christopher Williams, CPhT, RPhT

Zakaria I. Ganiyu, MBA, MS, CPhT Zakaria I. Ganiyu, MBA, MS, CPhT

October 20, October 20, 20142014

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Introductions

• Guest Introduction

• Student Introduction

• What do you know about pharmacy?

• What do pharmacy staff do?

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PHARMACY TECH TRAINING:

• CPhT

• Pre-requisite: high school diploma or GED

• or completion of a pharmacy technician training program

• An average cost of about $12-$15,000 per program**Based on various DC Metropolitan vocational schools’ tuitions

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A CAREER AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

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“The right drug, in the right dose, via the right route, to the right patient, at the right time.”

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Employment Outlook• The increased use of prescription drugs has

spurred an increased demand for pharmacy technicians.

• 18% Expected National Growth Rate by 2018*

• More & more pharmacists’ duties are now performed by Pharmacy Technicians.

*According to Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI)

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 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition

Role of the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:

The role of the pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist in any area that does not require professional judgment.

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Some Duties of a Pharmacy Technician include, but not limited to:

• Verify prescription information.

• Prepare medication per pharmacist’s request.

• Retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure and mix medications.

• Select containers and prepare labels.

• Prepare insurance claim forms.

• Establish and maintain patient records.

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Various Pharmacy Career Areas:

Retail Hospital Home Infusion Industry Mail-Order Managed Care Nuclear Pharmacy

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Poison Control Veterinary Academia/Teaching Research Government Military Other (ever-emerging)

Students will be introduced to various topics such as:

•Drug preparation, basic physiology, drug interactions, and daily pharmacy operations.

•Learn to assist in pharmaceutical preparations, focus heavily on calculations and complete daily tasks required in any pharmacy environment.

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What to Expect in a Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Thank You!

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QUESTIONS?