Pharmacy technician
Description
To support the crucial work of pharmacists, special technicians are often employed to assist patients and customers. This video shows students what it's like to be a pharmacy technician-a specialization in high demand at many medical facilities and drugstores. The core duties of a pharmacy tech are outlined, including stocking, retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging, and even pricing medications. The video also explores the responsibilities of ensuring accuracy and communicating with physicians and insurance providers to verify prescriptions and coverage. In addition, the opportunities afforded by on-the-job training and educational programs are highlighted.
Runtime
15 min
Series
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2002
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102638&xtid=29322
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