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Pharmacy Technician
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Become a
Pharmacy Technician
Have you ever wondered what medications consist of or how medicine interacts with our bodies to improve our quality of life?
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Now you have a chance to learn about this and much more. Become a Pharmacy Technician and embark on a career that is essential to the healthcare industry and allows for further career growth.
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Our pharmacy program, visual super script, is a pharmacy management system which enhances our curriculum with a hands-on approach to learning that stimulates the functions and workflow of the prescription process.
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Our Pharmacy Technician program is jointly accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
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Pharmacy Technician?
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PROGRAM SUMMARY FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN STUDENTS:
The Pharmacy Technician Program offers students an opportunity to become introduced to and learn the fundamental skills needed to become a competent and knowledgeable Pharmacy Technician.
Pharmacy Technicians are employed in retail pharmacy chains and community (hospital) pharmacies. They work under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist in home healthcare, nursing homes, and pediatric offices. Pharmacy hours vary and the student will often be employed during the day, evening, or weekend.
LEARN THE FOLLOWING PHARMACY TECHNICIAN SKILLS:
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How to enter prescription data into pharmacy data processing systems
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How to prepare and package drug orders
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How to ensure prescription containers are safely labeled
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How to initiate and receive refill authorization requests
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How to distribute routine orders for supply to patient care areas
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Excellent customer service skills
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Professional communication skills
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Drug effects on the human body
This program is represented to lead to multiple job opportunities and is not meant to lead to any particular outcome. While job placement assistance is offered, finding a job is the ultimate responsibility of the student. The institute does not guarantee that any student will be placed in a training-related job or at all.