Pharmacy Tech

In a recent guidance issued by the HHS under the PREP Act, qualified pharmacy technicians and state-authorized pharmacy interns are authorized to administer childhood vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines upon availability, and COVID-19 tests.

Pharmacy Times®, in conjunction with Parata Systems, recognized the 2020 winners of the Next-Generation Pharmacist awards at the 11th annual virtual awards gala.  

Allison Burns, Pharm.D., RPh, honored as the 2020 Next-Generation Pharmacist®.

The new project follows a collaboration with Walmart announced in August, offering a free comprehensive online training program on opioid stewardship.
 

Pharmacy Technician’s Day shows pharmacy technicians that the industry recognizes the important role they play in all pharmacies.

Clinical knowledge is essential, but soft skills are also critical in patient-centered care.

Specialty continuing education is crucial for technicians to expand and focus on their specialty content.

Here are 5 ways their responsibilities could change because of COVID-19.

Their perspective influences their ability to manage both up and down in the pharmacy.

In addition to caring for patients, leaders in pharmacy organizations have an opportunity to care for other employees, pharmacists, and technicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

The importance of a team-based approach including pharmacy staff in performing medication reconciliation during a transition of care for patients being discharged from the hospital.