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Pharmacy Careers

Pharmacy Careers. CAREERS IN PHARMACY TODAY. Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:. THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY EMPLOYEE IN THE PHARMACY PROFESSION: Ensure that patients receive proper drug therapy for their condition…. Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

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Pharmacy Careers

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  1. Pharmacy Careers

  2. CAREERS IN PHARMACY TODAY Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  3. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY EMPLOYEE IN THE PHARMACY PROFESSION: Ensure that patients receive proper drug therapy for their condition… Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  4. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: “The right drug, in the right dose, via the right route, to the right patient, at the right time.” Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  5. Recommended High School Preparation: • Strong Math and Science Background (AP courses) • Well-rounded – extracurricular and volunteer activities • Being a CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Tech) • 2/3 of pharm schools require PCAT Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  6. Helpful Service: • American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) • Launched PharmCAS (1/2 U.S. Pharm Schools participated as of 2003) Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  7. A CAREER AS A PHARMACIST Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  8. PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TRAINING: • Pharmacy training now involves a 6-year program granting a PharmD. • Schools must be accredited colleges of pharmacy. Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  9. PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TRAINING: • First 2 or 3 years of program (pre- Pharm): 2 semesters of calculus; 1 of biology; 2 of chem; 1 of physics • Years 4 through 6: Professional Program Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  10. PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TRAINING: All states require licensure and registration (RPh). There are various board certifications in specialties (pediatrics, oncology, nuclear pharmacy, nutrition). Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  11. Various Pharmacist Career Areas: • Retail • Hospital • Home Infusion • Industry • Mail-Order • Managed Care • Nuclear Pharmacy • Poison Control • Veterinary • Academia/Teaching • Research • Government • Military • Other (ever-emerging) Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  12. Salary Prospects: Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2004): Median Salary -- $85K per year (national) In NY Metropolitan Area: starting salary could be $120K (retail) Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  13. A CAREER AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  14. role of the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: The role of the pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist in any area that does not require professional judgment. Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  15. role of the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: Technicians allow pharmacists to spend more time on tasks requiring professional judgment. Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  16. PHARMACY TECH TRAINING: • Historically, on-the-job training. • 1990: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (National Certification) Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  17. PHARMACY TECH TRAINING: • CPhT • Pre-requisite: high school diploma or GED • or completion of a pharmacy technician training program Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  18. PHARMACY TECH TRAINING: • www.pharmacytechu.com Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc.

  19. Pharmacy Technician Enterprises, Inc. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM

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