Apr 5, 2023 · A great community pharmacy always has strong pharmacy technicians, andamong the pharmacy technician staff, at least 1 of these individuals stands out for their aptitude, attitude, attention to detail, and adaptability. That person is the Lead Pharmacy Technician. The Lead Pharmacy Technician is an integral part of a thriving community pharmacy. As pharmacy …

May 4, 2018 · If you are struggling to engage and motivate your pharmacy technicians, making some small changes can help. Here are some tips.

Jul 21, 2023 · Pharmacy technicians who prioritize learning, networking, and persistence can become incredibly successful in their chosen career.

Apr 20, 2023 · When I was asked what an oncology pharmacy technician does, my first thought was, what doesn’t an oncology pharmacy technician do? I work at a busy infusion center with 4 technicians and 3 pharmacists. We have 2 separate IV rooms—1 for hazardous drugs and 1 for non-hazardous drugs—sharing 1 anteroom. At our infusion center, some pharmacy technician …

May 7, 2018 · Back in July 2017, in a column about pharmacy technician staffing, I wrote: “In my 36 years on the bench I’ve found the difference between a great day and a challenging day isn’t the number of prescriptions, it is the level and quality of staffing.” Technicians in the pharmacy are indeed what keeps us pharmacists on task, so we can spend time helping the patients who …

Jun 20, 2022 · Walmart has announced initiatives to celebrate the company's pharmacy technicians, including pay increases and hiring more technicians this year.

Dec 11, 2006 · A pharmacist may also be liable for the actions of a technician under the doctrine of Negligence Per Se. This legal doctrine provides that when a statute or regulation is violated, a plaintiff has only to prove causation and damages in order to prevail, rather than also proving a pharmacist violated the standard of care. It is designed to protect the public under specific …

How will the future of pharmacy take shape? As innovations in life sciences and new technology disrupt the health care value chain, consumers are increasingly focused on well-being, demanding greater health care access, convenience, and customized products. In this environment, exciting opportunities emerge for pharmacists to evolve and expand their role.

Aug 9, 2019 · Empower your staff by having one technician take a team lead role, divvying up responsibilities for performing daily on-hand quantity verifications. The amount of NDCs to verify then becomes much more manageable compared with running one report of all the NDCs dispensed by your pharmacy and verifying on-hand inventory for the entire list.

Feb 2, 2015 · Even when a pharmacy takes adequate precautionary steps, there’s no guarantee that a pharmacist or pharmacy technician still might not find himself or herself facing an armed robber. So what should pharmacy workers do when during a robbery?