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Where do pharmacy technicians usually work?
Where do pharmacy technicians usually work?
- Community, retail, and hospital pharmacies (correct)
- Manufacturing plants
- Private medical practices
- Laboratories and research facilities
What are the job responsibilities of pharmacy technicians?
What are the job responsibilities of pharmacy technicians?
- Conducting medical research
- Performing surgical procedures
- Managing hospital finances
- Dispensing prescription drugs and other medical devices, and instructing patients on their use (correct)
What are pharmacy technicians trained in?
What are pharmacy technicians trained in?
- Technical aspects of supplying medicines and medical devices to patients (correct)
- Financial management
- Surgical procedures
- Legal aspects of healthcare
Where else, apart from pharmacies, can pharmacy technicians work?
Where else, apart from pharmacies, can pharmacy technicians work?
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What do pharmacy technicians do in a pharmaceutical practice?
What do pharmacy technicians do in a pharmaceutical practice?
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Study Notes
Work Environment
- Pharmacy technicians usually work in pharmacies, which can be located in hospitals, clinics, retail stores, or mail-order facilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Pharmacy technicians assist licensed pharmacists with dispensing medication and other healthcare products to patients.
- They receive prescriptions and verify their accuracy, prepare medication for dispensing, and process payment and insurance claims.
- They also maintain patient records, prepare insurance claim forms, and perform administrative tasks.
Training
- Pharmacy technicians are trained in pharmacy operations, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy law, and patient communication.
- They learn to identify medications, read prescriptions, and understand medical terminology.
Alternative Work Settings
- Apart from pharmacies, pharmacy technicians can work in pharmaceutical companies, long-term care facilities, and medical clinics.
- They can also work in hospitals, research institutions, and government agencies.
Role in Pharmaceutical Practice
- In a pharmaceutical practice, pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists with preparing and dispensing medication, conducting health screenings, and providing patient education.
- They may also participate in medication therapy management, disease state management, and other patient care activities.
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