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Pharmacy Technician Courses

There are many things to question when choosing to start 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? Before starting a career as a Pharmacy Technician, there is some important information you should know and take into consideration.

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.

The job duties of certified pharmacy tech usually include the following:

  • 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
  • Assistant with insurance claims processing (usually a pharmacist will handle this, but assistant’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

Necessary Skills:

  • Preparation of medications for patients
  • 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

Pharmacy Technicians help licensed pharmacists dispense prescription medication.

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 Salary And Benefits

According to U.S. Bureau of Statistics, the median pay for a pharmacy technician is $14.62 per hour, and $30,410 annually. The percentage of employment for pharmacy techs is expected to rise by 9% by 2024, which is much faster than average.

According to Salary.com The median annual Pharmacy Technician I salary is $33,085, as of November 28, 2017, with a range usually between $29,836-$36,911, 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 I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmacy Technician I Salary $26,879 US November 28, 2017
25th Percentile Pharmacy Technician I Salary $29,836 US November 28, 2017
50th Percentile Pharmacy Technician I Salary $33,085 US November 28, 2017
75th Percentile Pharmacy Technician I Salary $36,911 US November 28, 2017
90th Percentile Pharmacy Technician I Salary $40,394 US November 28, 2017

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Certification & Licensing

The The 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.

Advantages Of Certification Training

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.

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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.
Learning Outcomes: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.

Learning Outcomes:
  • 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
Learning Outcomes:This study course presents a logical understanding of the language of medicine introducing building and utilizing a medical vocabulary through the use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms/vowels. Emphasis is placed on correct spelling, pronunciation, and knowing the correct definitions of many medical terms:
  • standard prefixes
  • suffixes
  • word roots
  • rules for taking a singular term and making it plural are studied
  • including spelling
  • word analysis
  • word building
  • pronunciation
These principles are applied to the study of the following systems :
  • muscle/joints
  • blood and lymphatic
  • nervous
  • integument
  • skeletal
  • respiratory
  • cardiovascular
NAHCE Credentials Badge Completing NAHCE Pharmacy Technician Continuing Health Education Courses tells your employer that you have received the highest standards of allied health education and have met the educational requirements of the certifying bodies in your field.
nha logo The NHA Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is a Nationally accredited certification, that meets or exceeds the accreditation criteria of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), ensuring the highest quality standards. The CPhT exam tests the most current and relevant competencies necessary to ensure proficiency in performing tasks associated with Pharmacy practices. Pharmacy Technicians are critical team members at hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and blood donor centers. Becoming a CPhT 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.

NAHCE is a Continuing Health Education provider and agent for the NHA National Exams National Health Career Association, Inc. After courses completion, students will be qualified to take the National Healthcareers Association's Certified EKG Technician (CET) National Exam.

NAHCE is a Continuing Health Education provider and agent for the NHA National Certification Exams National Healthcareers Association, Inc.
In order to qualify as a candidate for NAHCE Sponsored Certification Testing an individual must obtain one of the following:
  • NAHCE Pharmacy Technician Badge
  • Be confirmed as a graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician courses or School.
  • Confirmed employment by a medical facility as a Phlebotomist for a minimum of 2 years.

In order to qualify as a candidate for NAHCE Sponsored Certification Testing an individual must obtain one of the following:

  • NAHCE Pharmacy Technician Badge
  • Be confirmed as a graduate of a recognized Pharmacy Technician courses or School.
  • Confirmed employment by a medical facility as a Phlebotomist for a minimum of 2 years.
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