So what is a pharmacy technician, anyway? What do they do besides hand out prescriptions to parents with sniffling children? If you’ve ever admired the astute pharmacy techs behind the counter and wondered if it would be the right career fit for you, read ahead for a glimpse behind the counter.
With overall prescription drug use on the rise, what does it mean for our national health? And what do our most common prescription drugs reveal about our nation’s health? This infographic takes a closer look.
The American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support a ban on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads. What implications does this have on the pharmaceutical industry and what are the experts saying? Find out!
This list combines government data and professional insight to provide you with a behind-the-scenes look of working in a pharmacy. Keep reading to determine if this work environment appeals to you!
It’s the last hurdle standing between you and your future career: the pharmacy technician exam. You’re confident that the knowledge and hands-on training you acquired in school has prepared you to pass the test, but you still can’t help but feel nervous. Get some expert advice to help you ace the exam.
Pharm tech jobs are expected to increase by 20 percent through 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With the right training, one of those jobs could be yours. We’ve scoured job postings and spoken to industry experts to bring you the trifecta of skills, education and certification you need to be a marketable pharmacy technician.
If you’re looking for career benefits, you’ve picked a great field to explore! Whether you’ve been interested in becoming a pharmacy technician (pharm tech) for some time or are you’re just starting to look into the position, you’ll soon discover there are a handful of benefits that begin even before you launch your career. Learn about six advantages to becoming a pharm tech.
Pharmacy technician duties can vary depending on where you work, but some obligations will carry over regardless of the employer. We used real-time market intelligence to identify five responsibilities you can anticipate as a pharm tech.
Pharmacy technician tech jobs are expected to grow 20 percent by 2022. This growing occupation needs more than experience to succeed, though. Pharm tech certification is one of the best things you can do for yourself.
Being a great mom is doing the best you can with what you have, and knowing everything you do is done with your children's best interest at heart. If you are currently a mom contemplating returning to school, your number one concern is most likely how it's going to affect you and your family, right? If so, understand you're not alone.
In this video, the Director of the School of Health Sciences at Rasmussen College, Lorrie Laurin, helps us uncover the answer to the question, "What is a pharmacy technician" while sharing some basic information about the career paths and responsbilities of a pharmacy technician.
Watch this video to learn more about pharmacy technician job requirements.
