Pharmacist Career - An Inside Look
We’ve all seen the headlines associated with the “Silver Tsunami”—when baby boomers retire, there will be a number of jobs up for grabs. One of those jobs is pharmacy technician, or as it is more commonly known as, pharmacist.
Pharmacy technicians are in high demand these days for many reasons. For one thing, they have very little in the way of formal training periods (perhaps only a few months) and can typically earn a hefty salary from day one. Further still, pharmacy technician salaries are on the rise because employers can no longer find enough qualified people to fill positions and currently there are more than 3 million open jobs overall related to this field . . . and that is only counting jobs in the United States!
As a pharmacist, I have dedicated my life to helping people take better care of themselves. I've seen firsthand the power of allowing someone to access medication for just about any condition at anytime, and that includes a person in need of pain relief or antibiotics for an infection. With the proper training and education, anyone can be trained as a pharmacy technician–all you have to do is ask your local pharmacy manager if they need help filling prescription needs or if you can help out with work experience! Pharmacy technicians work directly with patients at pharmacies every day while they are fulfilling their job requirements. Some also work in hospital pharmacies, clinics, drug stores and even schools.
Currently, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Job Outlook 2010-2016 reports that the demand for pharmacists is expected to grow by 15%. This means that a lot of people will be looking for ways to update their skills and people will be interested in the career options available in pharmacy.
So what exactly is a pharmacy technician? Well, as I mentioned previously, they are responsible for filling prescriptions while they work at pharmacies. However, there are many other jobs that go on behind the scenes in pharmacies–from customer service and office duties to stocking shelves and maintaining equipment.
The primary duty of a pharmacy technician is to ensure that their employer's pharmacy is stocked and organized in such a way as to make it easy and convenient for the pharmacist to fill prescriptions. This includes stocking supplies, holding inventory and keeping records in accordance with legal requirements. Pharmacy technicians also answer phone calls, greet customers, check medications against lists of dangerous drug interactions and conduct other tasks as required by the state boards that license them.
So what do pharmacists do? They are responsible for conducting medication review reviews, which can be done at the request of physicians or patients themselves. They may also advise physicians on how to formulate treatments based on existing research relating to therapeutic practices involving prescription medications. They may even develop new therapies.
Pharmacists may also purchase medications and conduct research to identify the best way to conceal them so as not to alert anyone involved in the distribution of a drug. Pharmacists are responsible for ensuring that drugs are safe, using testing guidelines and ensuring that their clients receive proper training in safe usage and storage.
Pharmacy technicians may also be called upon to diagnose patients who have been prescribed medication for various conditions. As a result, they may need to conduct interviews with patients, or even administer medications themselves if these actions are required by law or if it is already part of their job description. They must keep detailed logs of all phone calls they make, as well as copies of any written communications they send on behalf of others. They must also be aware of the circumstances in which it is inappropriate to dispense certain medications.
They may also be required to research various drug interaction protocols and perform other tasks involving the handling of prescription drugs that are put in their duties by their employers. Pharmacy technicians may also have responsibilities that are related to sales, such as helping patients decide which medication is best for them, or they may be required to simply advise patients on whether or not a particular drug can help them.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a pharmacy technician, then you should contact your local pharmacy manager for specifics about training and certification requirements. You too can work with some of the world's leading healthcare experts. As former patients, their knowledge of the medications and therapies used at pharmacies is invaluable. Pharmacies are constantly working to provide customers with the most up-to-date information, and pharmacist technicians play an essential role in ensuring that all this knowledge is passed on to your customers.
You can also take advantage of TSI’s Pharmacy Technician™ online training course if you would like to learn more about becoming a pharmacy technician. This training course has been designed for people who have completed high school or have completed some college courses, and who want to work or continue to be actively involved in an area that is of great importance, namely pharmacy.
Our pharmacy technician training course is a comprehensive, self-paced instructional program that covers topics related to pharmacy services, including medication safety and security. You will have the opportunity to learn more about being a pharmacy technician through this course, and you can earn valuable CEU certificates that are issued by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS). The BPS is the world’s largest non-profit organization of pharmacy professionals and it’s accredited by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
Due to the fact this training is based online at your own pace, you will be able to complete it at your convenience. You can access our training course 24/7 and when it's convenient for you. If you need help accessing the course, please be sure to watch our online training videos found at the bottom of our page.
Tailoring Training:
We can customize training to fit your needs and schedule. During your intake session, we will get an idea of what you already know and tell you what we are looking for so that we can tailor our program to your needs. The Tailoring Training Program is designed for individuals who want to do their own learning or have limited time in their busy schedule. We are flexible so you can easily learn and complete assignments in your own time frame.
Get Started Now:
You can sign up for the Pharmacy Technician Training by visiting our website at http://www.pharmacytechnicianonline.com/contact-us/ and completing the enrollment form. You will then be assigned an account manager who will work with you throughout the training process to ensure that you gain all of the knowledge and training necessary to become a pharmacy technician.
Pharmacy Technician CEU Training:
Pharmacy Technician Online provides pharmacy technician continuing education units (CEU) for individuals who want to add an extra credential to their resume. These CEUs are available online in a self-paced training environment that can easily fit into your busy schedule. You can take your time and learn at your own pace or you can do it all at once, the choice is yours. We will help you obtain all of the necessary training and education needed to meet your state’s requirements when it comes to renewing certifications.
You can sign up for the Pharmacy Technician CEU Training by visiting our website at https://www.pharmacytechnicianonline.
Conclusion:
If you are interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy, then you need to contact your local pharmacy manager for specific details about becoming a pharmacy technician. Our instructors would be happy to answer your questions about the training process and help you get started on the right track. This can be done easily using our online contact form which can be found on our website at http://www.pharmacytechnicianonline.com/contact-us/.
The Phlebology Technician Education Program was established in 1983 by the National Phlebology Technician Association (NAPTA).