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Pharmacy Technician

There are many things to question when choosing toRegister Today a new career. How much will I get paid? will I find a job easily? What is required of me in order to be successful in this field? BeforeRegister Todaying a career as a Pharmacy Technician, there is some important information you should know and take into consideration.
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Pharmacy Technician

Training And Certification
    Credentials: BOC CPhT
    Weeks to complete: (±) 11
    CEU's: 9

Pharmacy Technician

Careers

Administrative Medical Assistant Careers

The healthcare industry is in demand for highly trained office staff in: medical office administration, procedures, Medical Terminology and technology, medical law and ethics. Additionally CMAA's managing health records and medical billing is becoming the new standard. This is one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare industry. CMAA's can work at clinics, urgent care facilities, dental offices, nursing homes, chiropractic offices, hospitals, insurance companies. Medical Assistants held over 500,000 jobs in 2016. Most of these Assistants work in physicians' offices and other healthcare facilities. In 2016, more than half of all Medical Assistants worked in physicians' offices. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages. An aging population will need more medical tests, treatments, and procedures. This will mean more claims for reimbursement from insurance companies. Additional records, coupled with widespread use of electronic health records (EHRs) by all types of healthcare providers, could lead to an increased need for Pharmacy Technicians to organize and manage the associated information in all areas of the health care industry. Prospects will be best for those with a Medical Assistant certification. As EHR systems continue to become more common, Pharmacy Technicians with computer skills will be needed to use them. Most Medical Assistant Clinical s work in hospitals or physicians' offices. Others work in Nurse care facilities or for government entities.

According to the United States Department of Labor: Most Medical Assistants have a postsecondary education award such as a certificate. Others enter the occupation with a high school diploma and learn through on-the-job training.
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Medical assisting is an outstanding health career course with plenty of room for advancement and typically a launching point for many hospital occupations and health care careers such as Nurse, radiology, Health Information Technologist, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Management or specializations that require more training or education.
Pharmacy Technician

What Do Pharmacy Technicians Do?

Pharmacy Technicians are Health Care Professionals that are increasingly in demand. Pharmacy Technicians read the prescription, retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure, and may mix or compound medications. Technicians may establish and maintain patient profiles, as well as prepare insurance claim forms and manage inventory. Questions requiring clinical knowledge, such as prescription and health care questions, are always referred to as a Licensed Pharmacist. Technicians who pass the (Excpt) Pharmacy Exam are granted the title of Pharmacy Technician (cpht). Our courses was established by the Institute for the of Pharmacy Technicians (Icpt). Individuals with Pharmacy Technician s will typically perform work delegated by licensed pharmacists in accordance with state rules and regulations.s receive written prescription requests from patients, prescriptions sent electronically from doctors offices and in some states are permitted to process physicians orders by phone.
Pharmacy Technician

Tasks Required To Perform

The job duties of certified pharmacy tech usually include the following:
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Tasks Required To Perform
  • Preparation of medications for patients
  • Receiving and verifying the prescriptions
  • Pricing and filling of prescriptions
  • Obtaining pharmacist’s approval
  • Completing patient paperwork related to the filling of prescription
  • g-brd-3 with insurance claims processing (usually a pharmacist will handle this, but Assistants's help will be needed – the entire process is done online)
  • Stocking and pricing of medications in inventory
  • Ensuring availability of drugs by delivering them to patients or facilities
  • Maintaining pharmacy’s (and its patients’ employees’) safety by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies and regulations
Important Skills To Have
  • Enjoyment of working with people
  • Proficiency with numbers and calculations
  • Courteousness
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to adapt and learn unique procedures to every location site
  • Health Professional phone presence
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of patients and
    • pharmacist

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Salary And Job Outlook

According to U.S. Bureau of Statistics, The median annual wage for pharmacy technicians was $31,750 in May 2017. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $22,000, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $46,980.

According to Salary.com The median annual Pharmacy Technician I salary is $33,777 as of September 01, 2019, with a range usually between $30,464 and $37,683, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors. Our team of Certified Compensation Health Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Pharmacy Technician I in the United States.

Pharmacy Technician Salaries by Percentile

A team of Certified Compensation Health Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Pharmacy Technician in the United States.
Percentile Occupation Location Last Updated
10th Pharmacy Technician US June 28, 2019
25th Pharmacy Technician US June 28, 2019
50th Pharmacy Technician US June 28, 2019
75th Pharmacy Technician US June 28, 2019
90th Pharmacy Technician US June 28, 2019

CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician Average Salary = $33,777

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Ways To Become A Pharmacy Technician

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Certification & Licensing

Certification & LicensingThe Certified Pharmacy Technician ( CPhT )" is a Nationally acknowledged certification administered by the National Healthcareers Association. It is not required to have a National certification to work as a Pharmacy Technician but the majority of healthcare facilities will require the accomplishment of a one year Nationally recognized training courses, particularly since Medicare and many other health-insurance companies will subsequently only cover's the patients phlebotomy procedure if it is performed by a Certified Pharmacy Technician ( CPhT ). getting your Certified Pharmacy Technician certification significantly increase your likelihood of employment.
"You can learn everything to be a successful pharmacy technician within eighrt months of study. "Start your dream career, get promoted, and boost your earning by becoming a Certified Pharmacy Technician. What are you waiting?"

Advantages Of Training and Certification

The Certified Pharmacy Technician (CCMA) is a Nationally acknowledged certification. In this occupation those who are certified have a big advantage when searching for a job. A certification is a way to stand out from any prospect and it is the simplest way to prove qualifications and a certain level of competence. There is less on-the-job training, which will save you and employers valuable time and resources. A certification proves to employers that the candidate is serious about their profession.

The NAHCE Pharmacy Technician certificate and badge of completion (BOC)

EKG Cardiographic Technician certificate and badge of completion (BOC)The NAHCE Pharmacy Technician Certificate and badge of completion (BOC) tells your employer that you have received the highest standards in Pharmacy Technician education, information, and knowledge meeting the educational requirements of the certifying bodies in this field.

After receiving the NAHCE Pharmacy Technician (BOC) you will be trained to PASS the following certification exams:

NHA CPhT

harmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) The NHA Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is a nationally accredited certification program, that meets or exceeds the accreditation criteria of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), ensuring the highest quality standards. The Pharmacy Technician ExCPT exam tests the most current and relevant competencies necessary to ensure proficiency in performing tasks associated with pharmacy technician practices. Pharmacy Technicians are critical team members at pharmacies located in hospitals, drug stores, doctors’ offices and grocery stores. The tele pharmacy industry is also growing. Becoming a CPhT with NHA shows that you are knowledgeable and ready to be a valued member of a healthcare team. * The ExCPT exam has received approval from 34 of 40 Boards of Pharmacy in regulated states. You should check the rules or regulations of the licensing or regulatory agency of your state.

The NHA Pharmacy Technician Certification (CCMA) is a nationally accredited certification program, that meets or exceeds the accreditation criteria of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), ensuring an examination that meets the highest quality standards. The NHA exam tests the most current and relevant competencies necessary to ensure proficiency in the medical assisting profession. Whether you want to work in a doctor's office or a medical clinic, becoming a CCMA with NHA shows that you are knowledgeable and ready to be a valued member of a healthcare team. The purchase of NHA exam preparation materials or other educational products is not required to sit for any NCCA-accredited certification exam offered by NHA, and does not guarantee a passing score on an examiNation. Exams accredited by the National Commission For Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The NCCA accredits certification courses by providing an unbiased third-party review of our courses. Successful completion of this review results in accreditation. Those courses successfully going through this rigorous process have met certain standards and best practices to ensure that a legally defensible and psychometrically sound exam/assessment is delivered.

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The Certified Pharmacy Technician

Employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Increased demand for prescription medications will lead to more demand for pharmaceutical services.

  • Pharmacy Technicians

    Percent Change In Employment, Projected 2016-24

    14%
    Health technologists and technicians
    12%
    Pharmacy Technicians
    7%
    All Occupations

    Note: All occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic, Employment Projections Program

  • What Does it take to be a Pharmacy Technician?

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Curriculum of Courses

Pharmacy Technician

Overview, Practice Settings, And Organizations

Learning Outcomes:
PH 100

Basic Safety And Standards

Learning Outcomes:
PH 110

Communication and Customer Service

Learning Outcomes:
PH 120

Ethics, Law, and Regulatroy Agencies

Learning Outcomes:
PH 130

Measurements and Calculations

Learning Outcomes:
PH 140

Introduction to Pharmacology

Learning Outcomes:
PH 150

Drug Classifications

Learning Outcomes:
PH 160

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Agents

Learning Outcomes:
PH 170

Complementary and HealthModalities

Learning Outcomes:
PH 180

Dosage Forms And Routes Of Administration

Learning Outcomes:
PH 190

Extemporaneous and Sterile Compounding (IV Admixture)

Learning Outcomes:
PH 200

Medication Errors

Learning Outcomes:
PH 210

Referencing

Learning Outcomes:
PH 220

Retail Setting

Learning Outcomes:
PH 230

Hospital/Inpatient Setting

Learning Outcomes:
MA 240

Other Enviornments

Learning Outcomes:
MA 250

Inventory Management

Learning Outcomes:
MA 260

Preparing For Your career in Pharmacy Technician

Learning Outcomes:
MA 270

Health Career Career Resources For Healthcare

Learning Outcomes:
PH 280

Optional Prerequisite: HS 105 : Medical Terminology

Learning Outcomes:
PH 100
This course introduces students to human anatomy and physiology and focuses on the human body as a living, functioning, organism. The emphasis is on how tissues, organs, and body systems work together to carry out complex activities such as eating, learning, and responding to stress. As each of the bodys many parts is described, its interaction with other structures and its role in the organism are discussed.
  • List in sequence the levels of biological organization in the human body
  • Describe the anatomical position of the human body
  • Define and locate the principal regions and cavities of the body
  • Describe the stages of a cells life cycle
  • List and describe the functions of the skin
  • List and describe the functions of the skeletal system
  • Describe the structure of muscle
  • Distinguish between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
  • Describe the structure and function of the main parts of the brain

Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship and Capstone

Learning Outcomes:
PH 295
After successful completion of this study course students have the ability to participate in the Health Education Apprenticeship and Capstone to perform skills required of a practicing Pharmacy Technician. Begin your search now for the ideal NAHCE sponsored externship and future job opportunities with nahce's Health Career Staffing Center.
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Program Cost and Financing

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$351.00
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