Education

It is important to understand what HIPAA is and how to avoid HIPAA complaints from patients during your work shifts in the Pharmacy. Violating patient confidentiality in any way can lead to substantial fines for your Pharmacy and can even cause you to lose your … Read more

Prior authorizations have become increasingly important as newer drugs come on the market to treat many diseases and conditions. A proper understanding of the intricacies of the prior authorization process, especially for patients on Medicare, can help streamline the approval process and enhance efficiency in … Read more

Automation Technology has been used in pharmacies for decades.  It helps to speed prescription filling and processing, reduces filling errors and waste, enhances security, helps ensure patient safety and reduces labor costs.  Automation products include Automatic Unit Dose and Multi-Med Oral solid tablet packagers, Barcode … Read more

Pharmacy Technicians often work in pharmacies in hospitals and medical centers assisting licensed Pharmacists who are trained in Critical Care Pharmacy. In this position, Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for filling medication orders and mixing IV medications and IV fluids under the supervision of a Pharmacist. … Read more

Pharmacy technicians engage with customers, patients, health care providers, insurance companies and co-workers regularly on a daily basis. Good customer service skills are essential and go beyond greeting customers with a smile. Technicians should accept early in their career that patients will not always respond … Read more

As our population continues to age, more and more Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are becoming involved in the treatment of acute and chronic pain. It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that approximately 11% of adults suffer from some degree of daily … Read more

As a Pharmacy Technician, your pharmacy technician practice is closely monitored by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) Code of Conduct for Pharmacy Technicians and by Federal laws and the laws of your state and locality. Failure to abide by these regulations and codes can … Read more

Training to become a Pharmacy Technician can take from 12 to 24 months and can be quite expensive. Understanding the Grants, Scholarships and Financial Aid available can help ease the financial burden of Pharmacy Technician training. Read on to learn about Federal and Private Grants … Read more

Filling the role of a pharmacy technician comes with numerous perks. Along with career advancement opportunities, you’ll enjoy working with a team of professionals who have a deep passion for improving the livelihood of a diverse range of patients. Thinking about becoming a pharmacy technician? … Read more

Adverse Drug Events (ADES) are by definition injuries resulting from either medication errors, allergic reactions, overdoses or adverse drug reactions. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), medication errors harm an estimated 1.5 million people annually at an estimated cost … Read more

It’s time to take your Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination. You could wing it, or you could cobble together some free resources from YouTube. However, the test is quite expensive ($129 in 2021), and you’d like a better chance of passing than just prayer. If … Read more

Pharmacy technicians have many responsibilities. As a part of the medical profession, they work to ensure and improve the health of their patients. They must be skilled in several different areas and they undergo extensive training to prepare for their duties. The type of training … Read more

Today’s job market is very competitive. Companies are cutting back and looking for ways to save money. This means that well trained employees are being given more responsibility, while less qualified individuals are being let go. Pharmacy technicians are no exception. Although most states do … Read more

The above question is a hard one to sort through for most as the answer lies in one’s preference. It is very important to consider all factors, including but not limited to one’s salary potential as compared to the amount of debt that one will … Read more

Many vocational schools and community colleges offer pharmacy technician programs, some of which are accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, ASHP. Associate degree programs usually take approximately two years to complete while most certificates can be obtained in as little as one year … Read more

Pharmacy technician is a growing career choice today. Many states are increasing educational and training requirements for working as a pharmacy technician. This is causing a ripple effect in those states. As pharmacy technicians are being required to have formal training and become certified, schools … Read more

During recent years many community colleges and universities have begun offering degree programs in pharmacy technician. These include Associates in Science Pharmacy Technician (AS PhT) and Bachelors in Science Pharmacy Technician (BS PhT) degrees. There are also many accredited and unaccredited private schools offering diploma … Read more

PTCB stands for “Pharmacy Technician Certification Board”. It is a private national organization which provides certification to qualified pharmacy technicians. Their goal is to promote more effective pharmacy technicians and ensure safe patient care to pharmacy customers. PTCB History The PTCB was established in 1995 … Read more

The ExCPT exam is a standardized test consisting of 90 multiple choice questions. The questions cover all topics which a pharmacy technician should be familiar with such as pharmacy law, HIPAA regulations, pharmacy math, and pharmacy administration. There are many techniques which can be used … Read more