Pharmacy Technician

The process of becoming certified in itself instills a greater sense of belonging in pharmacy among technicians.

By using certification as a start, health care professionals can carve their paths by honing soft skills, seeking additional clinical training, taking on more responsibilities, and developing advanced skills to continue moving upward.

Many patients are under the false assumption that there are no risks or potential drug interactions posed by taking OTC medications.

Live remote proctoring offers a safe, secure, socially distanced testing experience.

As more pharmacy technicians join their rolls, organizations gear meeting content toward these key professionals.

As the pharmacy industry continues to change, certified pharmacy technicians have the opportunity to step into new roles, taking on more responsibility in helping their pharmacy teams as well as the patients they serve.

Effective communication is among the most important skills for pharmacy technicians, yet one that is often overlooked.

Margarita Fedorova, CPhT, joins host Jeremy Sasser and co-host Jessica Langley on the latest episode of OnScript with NHA to discuss the innovative pharmacy technician residency program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, the first program of its kind nationally.

Whether managing other healthcare workers or working on the frontline with patients every day, professionals can help foster a culture where learning soft skills is a priority.

The Appointment Based Model (ABM) is a type of medication synchronization where patients have 1 or 2 appointed days a month to pick up their medications.

Advancing the role of the pharmacy technician allows for the profession’s advancement in providing patient care.

The day-to-day tasks of a pharmacy technician in a hospital are unique to that environment.

Pharmacy managers can promote a culture of safety that helps to reduce medication errors.

Today, we’re celebrating the work of Andrea Cumberbatch, CPhT, at Costco Pharmacy in New Rochelle, New York.

Jeremy Sasser, CPhT, pharmacy content strategist for the National Healthcareer Association, discusses the role of technicians during and after COVID-19.

Insights from within both the retail and health system pharmacy environments related to the expanded scope of practice.

Idaho, Rhode Island, and Utah allow them to perform this task. Which states are next?

NHA worked in collaboration with state level stakeholders in order to secure the ExCPT as an approved certification exam for technicians.

Today we’re celebrating Jennifer Kristovich Craner, CPhT, at Inspira Medical Center in Mullica Hill, New Jersey.

With additional state action to remove testing restrictions, pharmacists will be able to continue their work to serve on the frontlines of health care during this pandemic.

In this episode of OnScript with NHA, Jeremy Sasser and Jessica Langley speak to Dr. Ken Thai. Dr. Thai is the current president of the California Pharmacist’s Association, and CEO of 986 Pharmacy in California.

An overview of the most recent legal developments related to COVID-19 that are relevant to pharmacies.

The National Healthcareer Association believes our community is stronger when we connect to share ideas, tips and resources.

As demands for pharmacy services increase, including COVID-19 point-of-care testing, pharmacy technician roles must continue to evolve to fill gaps in care and shortages of labor capital.

In this episode of OnScript with NHA, Jeremy Sasser and Jessica Langley talk with Rick Richey, master instructor for the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

We asked international pharmacists to share what they’re experiencing on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak in their countries.

Experts in Idaho are hoping that the state’s broad practice laws for pharmacists and technicians will provide a blueprint for other states looking to expand pharmacists’ capabilities.

Lessons from implementing electronic medical records should be heeded by allowing clinicians to focus on patient care and by delegating the management of telemedicine to support staff, such as pharmacy technicians.

Pharmacies remain an essential business even as pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy employees are still a hazard for and at risk of transmission of COVID-19.

The California Board of Pharmacy has authorized multiple waivers of specific provisions of pharmacy law, several of which have had major implications for pharmacy technicians and their scope of practice.