Certified Pharmacy Technicians are in high demand
The pharmacy industry is evolving. Many clinical duties have been extended to the pharmacy, which expands the role of both pharmacist and pharmacy technician. According to NHA's 2020 Industry Outlook, 40% of employers said pharmacy technicians have more responsibilities this year than last! Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in providing safe and effective patient care.
- Direct customer contact requiring good people skills
- Managing drug inventory
- Receiving prescription requests from patients and doctors' offices
- Assis in accurately measuring medication amounts
- Required to establishing and maintaining patient records
- Accepting payment for prescriptions and processing insurance claims
The responsibilities continue to evolve and grow as the industry changes