Flashcards
The Pharmacy Technician
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- 1Pharmacy TechnicianAn individual working under a licensed pharmacist who assists in the pharmacy with those duties which do not require the professional judgement of the pharmacist.
- 2Retail/Community PharmacyLocation may be privately or corporately owned.
May be a stand alone, chain, or located in grocery and big box stores. - 3Hospital PharmacyLocation in which technician work includes med delivery, automated med dispensers, crash cart maintenance, and parenteral meds.
- 4Long-Term Care PharmacyLocation in which technician deals primarily with medical professionals. Work includes med pack and med card prep.
Sometimes referred to as being "closed door". - 5Mail-Order PharmacyLocation in which technician preps and packages orders, usually dispenses 90 day supplies, and communicates primarily through telephone and electronic methods.
- 6Nuclear PharmacyLocation in which technician must be extensively trained and handles the prep of radioactive materials.
- 7Additional Technician Job OpportunitiesCorporate Offices, Insurance Companies, and Drug Manufacturing
- 8Pharmacy InternIndividual who can do all the same tasks as a technician. Additional advanced tasks may be determined. by the Board of Pharmacy and Pharmacist in Charge.
- 9Tech-Check-TechSpecial circumstance in which a technician checks the work of another technician. This is only permitted in some states.
- 10Med OrderTerm used primarily in inpatient care settings in place of "prescription".
- 11Parenteral MedsTechnical term for injectable/IV medications
- 12Med PackSingle use doses, primarily filled in hospitals.
- 13Floor StockCommonly used meds stored in the patient care units of a hospital.
- 14Med CardsSingle patient, multi-dose organizers usually supplied with 14-31 days supply of medicine. Typically used in long-term care.
- 15RadiopharmaceuticalsMedicine containing radioactive materials. Commonly used for diagnosis, chemo, and thyroid and arthritis treatments.
- 16Key Rule Regarding Technician DutiesIf ANY action or step requires the professional judgement of the pharmacist, then the technician is NOT permitted to do it.
- 17Examples of Duties That Technicians May Not Perform-Counseling Patients
-Changing Rxs or Med Orders
-Administer Immunizations
-Perform Final Verifications
-Med Use Reviews
-Taking New Rx or Refill With Changes over the phone - 18Emergency Fill CartThe long-term care version of a hospital crash cart - usually contains meds such as glucagon and albuterol.
- 19Adhering to Patient Health and SafetyProviding ONLY the services you are permitted to.
- 20Maintaining IntegrityBeing truthful of all experiences, obeying laws, and avoiding illegal activities.
- 21Maintaining QualityEnsuring that meds and devices are in good status and meet the standards of the law.
- 22Respecting PatientsMaintain the privacy and dignity of the patient. Never stereotype or act out of bias.
- 23Ensuring Patient ConfidentialityObeying all HIPPA laws, ensuring the safety and protection of PHI and ePHI, and releasing only the "minimum necessary" info for a situation.
- 24Staying Up-to-DateWorking to consistently improve and expand ones knowledge of drugs, medications, technology, procedures, laws, etc.
- 25Managing Personal Stress in the PharmacyBalancing duties, maintaining job requirements, and keeping good coworker relations.
- 26Maintaining Tech KnowledgeKeeping up with latest advancements, eagerly learning new programs and devices, asking for assistance; technology is KEY to the workflow and record keeping process in the pharmacy.
- 27Upholding ProfessionalismEngaging in above-standard work ethics, representing the best of the pharmacy, and separating ones personal life from the work life of the pharmacy.
- 28Being AdaptableWillingly and pleasantly adjusting to change and maintaining flexibility in the work environment.
- 29CommunicatingKeeping open body language, considering choice of wording and tone, making eye contact, writing legibly, and speaking clearly.
- 30RegistrationA list of pharmacy staff containing names and other pertinent info. Does not always address education and training.
- 31CertificationA process by which an organization recognizes an individual who meets predetermined, specified qualifications.
- 32CPhTTitle of a certified pharmacy technician
- 33LicensurePermission granted to an individual to practice their occupation after it's been determined that the individual has the minimum level of competency to practice safely.
- 34Obligations of the Pharmacy Tech-Patient Health & Safety
-Maintaining Integrity
-Quality Assurance
-Respecting Patients
-Patient Confidentiality
-Staying Up-to-Date - 35Skills of the Pharmacy Tech-Stress Management
-Technical Knowledge
-Professionalism
-Adaptability
-Communication - 36General Pharmacy Tech Duties-Maintaining Pharmacy Environment, Equipment, and Inventory
-Intaking, Processing, and Recording All Patient and Prescription Info
-Dispensing and Prepping Orders
-Engaging Customers
-Monitoring for Errors
Informações
- Descrição
- Definitions of terms surrounding the role, duties, and requirements of a pharmacy technician.
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- Rebecca Moody
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