A pharmacy technician works closely with a pharmacist to ensure the health and safety of their patients.
They locate, dispense, pack, and label a prescribed medication for a patient that is then reviewed for accuracy by a pharmacist before dispensed to the patient.
They might also help pharmacists with administrative tasks such as processing insurance claims, tracking inventory, and filing paperwork.
Responsibilities
Preparing new prescription and refill requests for patients
Dispensing medication to patients per the prescription, or provider’s orders
Packing and labeling a prescribed medication
Tracking inventory
Preparing compounded medications using sterile and non-sterile processes
Filling automated dispensing machines
Repackaging of bulk medications
Receiving and processing prescription orders
Maintaining medication inventory
Assisting with billing and insurance claims
Providing customer service and patient education
Adhering to pharmacy regulations and safety protocols