Pharmacy Technician
What is a Pharmacy Technician
A Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmaceutical Technician, is a registered professional who performs a variety of functions in the pharmacy. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist, they accept and review prescriptions, prepare and issue medications to patients and health professionals and manage supply and inventory.
Pharmacy Technician Duties and responsibilities:
A Pharmacy Technician takes prescriptions and prepares medication for patients at the pharmacy, their other duties include:
- Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of prescriptions.
- Calculating the price of prescriptions.
- Reviewing and recording patient information with their prescription in compliance with the guidelines of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Stocking the pharmacy with inventory.
- Providing instructions to educate people on the correct way to take their medicine.
- Supporting the Pharmacist in the daily operation of the pharmacy.
- Protecting employees and patients by adhering to infection-control protocols and policies.
- Disbursing completed and confirmed prescriptions to patients.
- Answering incoming calls and fielding patient questions.
- Maintaining a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with regulations, rules and procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
6-week Accelerated Workshop
Class Schedule:
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
$1600.00
($350.00 down payment)
($350.00 down payment)
National Certification offered at end of workshop from MedCa. Also, the student can sit for AMCA, NHA, NCPE, PTCB. The cost is $140.00
Note:
All Pharmacy Technician classes will be at the center. You need to come personally.
Please message the Facebook Page of South Georgia Career Center or email us at Cheryldavis@southgacareercenter.info for available classes before paying.
Please message the Facebook Page of South Georgia Career Center or email us at Cheryldavis@southgacareercenter.info for available classes before paying.