Pharmacy Technician

A projected shortage of trained staff in the years ahead demands looking beyond normal hiring channels.

Employers can support technicians by investing in certification opportunities.

As technicians are increasingly involved in decision-making, they must exude confidence and advocate for themselves

Different drug products require varying approaches to handle access challenges and ensure continuation of care.

Building trust between techs and patients makes administering vaccines easier and increase immunizers’ confidence.

Expanding horizons can take many forms for pharmacy techs

New initiatives are tackling historically limited access to free or affordable courses

Heath Mart, part of McKesson, offers an online resource to locate resources near independent pharmacies.

Pharmacies can position themselves as leaders in immunization services.

The immunizing technicians stated they had greater job satisfaction and had a greater sense of being valuable pharmacy members

An inclusive apprenticeship program aligns with evolving roles, fosters growth, and positively affects patient care.

As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, it is imperative to recognize the vital contributions of all members of the pharmacy team, including pharmacy technicians.

By empowering pharmacy technicians to actively participate in billing and reimbursement processes, health care practices can streamline operations, mitigate billing errors, and optimize revenue generation.

Multiple state and federal laws since the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the growing role of technicians

Just as the pharmacy field is expanding its horizons, CE programs are offering new topics and learning strategies.

After years of seeking the right position, one technician combines her passions and skills as an inventory specialist

Studies have shown that the presence of advanced pharmacy technicians in a pharmacy has a positive predictive validity to increased monthly immunizations.

Their expansive scope of services can ultimately help to elevate the work of the entire community pharmacy.

During a time of staff shortages and increasing stress, the need to have an efficient workflow is of vital importance.

This initiative, sponsored in full by PTCB with no cost to participants, aims to elevate the professional capabilities of pharmacy technicians and foster leadership qualities essential for advancing in their careers.

Taking a few seconds to double-check a prescription can have significant impacts on patient safety

Medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists for weight loss and diabetes were among the drugs most affected by shortages

The primary point of contact, called the Technician Success and Onboarding Coordinator (TSOC), is a new role created specifically to improve pharmacy technician retention.

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read pharmacy technician-related articles on Pharmacy Times in 2023.

Amid pharmacy strikes and ongoing challenges, technicians can identify new opportunities for growth

The rapidly changing environment is creating new responsibilities for all staff, including technicians

Technicians can stay involved in the profession and connected with others after retirement

How pharmacy teams can remove cost barriers to cardiac care.

The assistant program director at Mayo Clinic discusses the significance of pharmacists’ role in health care, changes throughout the industry, and her passion for mentoring pharmaceutical students.

Becoming experts in medical billing for point-of-care testing offers a new avenue for technicians to excel and show their value.