Pharmacy Technician

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.

Key best practices for protecting pharmacy personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Passport is a temporary authorization that facilitates pharmacists and pharmacy technicians practicing in another state.

In the midst of rapid industry changes and new demands brought by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, pharmacy technicians are taking on new roles and responsibilities.

Katie Turner, CPhT, is a senior pharmacy technician at Walgreens.

As the role of pharmacists grows into a new phase, the role of the pharmacy technician is expanding as well.

Value-added pharmacy services come in all shapes and sizes.

Expanding responsibilities help pharmacists’ daily routines as the profession evolves.

Poorly managed inventory can quickly turn into the equivalent of having stacks of cash sitting on your shelves just beyond your reach, tying up valuable cash flow and contributing nothing to revenue.

Many pharmacists are speaking out about understaffing and stressful work environments, all of which leads to potentially dangerous errors.

Pharmacy managers invariably face employees suffering from various personal issues that require special attention and/or counseling, and at some point will be confronted with the issue of an impaired employee.

Pharmacy Times® will publish a technician supplement in July 2020.

There is countless research that highlights the skills and value technicians provide as pharmacy support staff.

New certification programs pave the way for climbing the career ladder in the pharmacy profession.

There are things in the pharmacy manager’s control to which they should attend, and other things not in their direct control about which they should at least be cognizant rather than ignore.

Pharmacists are the primary drivers of their destiny, according to a new report, and they will continue to drive change in the industry by demonstrating their value, securing compensation, and advocating for expanded roles.

Pharmacy managers must understand that it is the people behind an intervention or service that make it effective and valuable.

Various practice settings can provide these services, and independent pharmacies may be the perfect fit.

New PTCB credentials help strengthen the team and free up time for pharmacists.

In the third part of the series analyzing results from the Pharmacy Times Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey, we further explore pharmacists' satisfaction with their jobs and the factors that contribute to their overall happiness in a position.

Stuck at work this Halloween? Gather your coworkers for some truly horrifying pharmacy pet peeves that are sure to keep you up at night.