Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician


Book Description

Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician addresses skills that facilitate interprofessional interactions in the workplace and increase safety in pharmacies by improving communication. This resource discusses topics dealing with interpersonal relationships, conflicts, training of new employees, management and supervision within the technician ranks, and the importance of the technician role within the healthcare system. Additional topics include patient safety, professionalism, organizational culture, ethics, human resources/labor relations, cultural competence, negotiation and emotional intelligence, customer service, substance abuse, security/risk management, career management, inventory management, and technology. This accessible text will help students understand the background and history behind policies and workplace decisions. The real-life case studies and discussion questions promote a review of the reasoning behind good and bad decisions, to enable healthcare workers to make more educated decisions. This valuable resource will help pharmacy technicians to be a key contributor in creating a quality work environment. The new Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (PTAC) collaboration between (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) is working towards assuring and advancing the quality of pharmacy technician education and training programs to new standards by 2020. This text is an excellent resource for PTAC accredited pharmacy technician education programs preparing curricula to meet the new 2020 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) standards for certification and recertification. Features: Boxed Articles Case Studies Assignments Questions for Discussion Instructor Resources: Test Bank, Instructor's Manual, Slides in PowerPoint format




Pharmacy Practice Today for the Pharmacy Technician - E-Book


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Covering everything from certification exam review to key skills, Pharmacy Practice for Today’s Pharmacy Technician: Career Training for the Pharmacy Technician covers all of the knowledge needed by pharmacy technicians to provide exemplary patient care and build a successful career. It describes the role of the pharmacy technician in different practice settings, including the key tasks and skills set required to work in a community pharmacy, institutional pharmacy, or home health and long-term care/hospice care, then adds a road map taking you through certification, the job search, interviewing, and continuing education. Written by pharmacy technician educator and expert LiAnne Webster, this comprehensive text prepares you to succeed in this rapidly growing field. In-depth coverage of medication safety and error prevention includes recent recommendations and actions taken by the Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) and The Joint Commission. Content on intercultural competence addresses the changing demographics in our society. A student journal on the Evolve companion website makes it easy to submit journal entries relating to your coursework and during externship rotations. Review questions and critical thinking exercises are included at the end of each chapter. Tech Notes provide practical, on-the-job hints. Tech Alerts focus on warnings to watch for and avoiding common errors.




Workbook for Pharmacy Practice Today for the Pharmacy Technician - E-Book


Book Description

Reinforce your knowledge of the pharmacy technician role, and prepare for certification exams! Corresponding to the chapters in Pharmacy Practice for Today’s Pharmacy Technician: Career Training for the Pharmacy Technician, by LiAnne Webster, this practical workbook offers a wide variety of review questions relating to essential pharmacy technician tasks and skills. Critical thinking exercises help you apply what you’ve learned to real-life situations in pharmacy practice. Fill-in-the-blank, matching, and multiple-choice questions test your understanding of chapter terminology and content, and help you prepare for exams. Critical Thinking exercises in each chapter use case studies to apply what you’ve learned to real-life situations. Internet research activities ask you to perform online research.




Manual for Pharmacy Technicians


Book Description

The Trusted Training Resource for Pharmacy Technicians at All Levels The role of pharmacy technicians is rapidly expanding, and demand for well-trained technicians has never been higher! Technicians are assuming more responsibilities and are taking on greater leadership roles. Quality training material is increasingly important for new technicians entering the field, and current technicians looking to advance. Look no further than the new 5th edition of the best-selling Manual for Pharmacy Technicians to master the practical skills and gain the foundational knowledge all technicians need to be successful.




Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician


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With chapter-by-chapter review and practice, this easy-to-use workbook and lab manual reinforces your understanding of key facts and concepts from Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition. Chapter-specific lab exercises and skill check-off sheets correspond to procedures in the textbook, and a wide variety of review questions (including fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice), exercises, and activities help you study more effectively and learn to apply your knowledge for success on the job. Practice with the most important subject areas taught in pharmacy technician programs prepares you for the PTCE and your future job. Critical thinking exercises help you apply what you've learned to real-life situations. Fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice questions reinforce chapter material. UNIQUE! Internet research activities prepare you for research tasks you will encounter on the job. Math calculation exercises help you master this difficult area of pharmacology. NEW! Chapter-specific lab exercises give you applicable laboratory experience and practice. NEW! Skill check-off sheets let you track your progress with textbook procedures.




Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies


Book Description

Since its original publication, Competence Assessment Tools for Health-System Pharmacies has continued to meet the changing needs of pharmacy directors and their staff. Designed as a complete human resource competence assessment program, this benchmark resource ensures pharmacies comply with the competence assessment standards of The Joint Commission. Newly updated and revised, Competence Assessment provides practical tools to assess and document an employee’s ability to perform assigned duties and meet Joint Commission human resource requirements. Save time and increase efficiency with this essential tool that supplements and reinforces staff knowledge in key competency areas.




Pharmacy Technician


Book Description

A pharmacy technician is a highly skilled professional who is trained in the important aspects of pharmacology. A career in this field is a perfect choice for those who want to explore the science of health care and enjoy working as part of a team. In this book, you'll learn about the job duties of a pharmacy technician, how to prepare for a career in the field, key skills for success, methods of exploring this absorbing occupation, and much more. Pharmacy Technician is just one of many exciting titles in the Careers with Earning Potential series. Readers will discover a range of careers that typically do not require a bachelor's degree but provide a good middle-class income. There is also a title in the series, Become Invaluable in the Workplace: Set Yourself Apart, that teaches them how to present themselves professionally in their job application materials.




Jump-Starting a Career in Pharmaceuticals


Book Description

For readers interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, manufacturing technician, pharmaceutical sales representative, pharmacy billing specialist, pharmacy records manager, or pharmacy clerk, among other jobs, this guide encourages them to start doing their homework now by taking any high school, honors, college prep, or community college science and math classes available. Invaluable information regarding job training, certification, and associate's degrees is provided. The relative merits and advantages of online, community college, traditional university, and 2- and 4-year programs are analyzed and discussed. Networking is also emphasized. This valuable volume will help direct readers to a great pharmaceutical industry career.




The Pharmacy Technician, 7e


Book Description

Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), The Pharmacy Technician, 7e, is a valuable tool for pharmacy technician students. This applied, accessible book is a practical text for understanding the principles, career concepts, and pharmacy skills needed to be a successful pharmacy technician. It offers clear, concise information to help students learn the material and pass the national certification exams: the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), and the Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). This book was designed to be accompanied by The Pharmacy Technician, Workbook & Certification Review, 7e, to help prepare for the certification exams. This textbook aligns with the Fifth Edition of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Programs and the 2020 content outline for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).




The Pharmacy Technician's Introduction to Pharmacy


Book Description

The first book to provide pharmacy technicians with a solid introduction to their profession Part of the respected APhA Pharmacy Technician Training Series, this book addresses the origins of the professional of pharmacy, explores the important role technicians play in pharmacy practice, and covers current topics of importance to you. A concise and affordable text Covers essential topics such as: Regulatory Issues; Ethical and Professional Standards of Practice; Career Pathways; Communication Skills; Membership Organizations; and more.