Pharmacy Tech Roles Flashcards
What is a primary role of pharmacy technicians?
Assist in preparing medications and managing inventory
Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in ensuring medications are prepared accurately and efficiently.
Fill in the blank: Pharmacy technicians assemble patient medication _______ and ________ .
Profiles and Histories
What types of medications might pharmacy technicians handle?
Hazardous medications, sterile medications, and oral medications
Technicians must be trained to handle various types of medications safely.
True or False: Pharmacy technicians work alone without any collaboration with other staff.
False
Pharmacy technicians often collaborate with pharmacists and other healthcare staff.
What tasks are pharmacy technicians responsible for regarding medication orders?
Receive, prepare, and deliver medication orders
This involves various steps including repackaging and ensuring the right dosages.
Fill in the blank: Pharmacy technicians must ensure proper _______ when preparing medications.
measurement
What is the importance of patient medication profiles?
To track patient medication history and ensure safe dispensing
These profiles help in avoiding potential drug interactions.
What is a common task related to inventory that pharmacy technicians perform?
Stock shelves and handle inventory management
Effective inventory management is essential for ensuring that medications are available when needed.
Fill in the blank: Pharmacy technicians may assist customers with _______ questions.
non-prescription
Such as answering the phone and referring patients to the pharmacist for medication counseling.
What type of equipment might pharmacy technicians use in their daily tasks?
Dispensing machines and inventory management systems
These tools help streamline the medication preparation and dispensing processes.
What are some of the responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in a hospital setting?
Work with nursing staff, file and deliver medication orders and restock automated medication dispensing machines.
What do pharmacy technicians need to do regarding prescription medications?
Prepare, measure, and dispense prescription medications
Accuracy in this process is critical for patient safety.
