Kenneth C Hohmeier, PharmD

Can the profession afford not to retain expanded job roles for technicians in a post-pandemic era?

A compliance officer role represents an exciting new challenge to ensure safe handling in compliance with United States Pharmacopeia.

With many people remaining to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and everyone 6 months and older needing an annual influenza vaccine for the 2021-2022 season, many pharmacies are turning to pharmacy technicians to assist in the process.

Given the evidence of emotional trauma, hopelessness, and social isolation as risk factors for addiction, compassion and support are critical.

Perhaps no other health care worker has been exposed to the opioid epidemic more frequently than pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

Technicians and pharmacists both agreed that the Optimizing Care Model allowed the pharmacy to implement entirely new services and expand the number of patients who were receiving existing services.

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

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