Techs

Question 1

Duties

Answer 1

1) Data entry of prescription medication information.

2) The collection of demographic information for the patient profile and retrieval of prescription files, patient files, and other records.

2) Label preparation.

3) Counting, weighing, measuring, pouring, and compounding of prescription medication.

4) Filling automated medication systems.

5) Accepting authorization from a patient for a prescription refill, or from a practitioner or his or her agent for a prescription renewal, provided that the prescription remains unchanged.

Question 2

RPH : TECH RATIO

Answer 2

1: 2

Question 3

Greater than 1: 2 Ratio

Answer 3

1) Establish, and ensure that all pharmacy technicians are knowledgeable about, written job descriptions, task protocols, and policies and procedures that pertain to the duties performed by the pharmacy technicians and can be provided to the Board, upon request.

2) Ensure and document that all pharmacy technicians who are working when the ratio exceeds 1:2 have passed either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCB) or a Board-approved certification program, or have completed a Board-approved program that includes a testing component.

3) Ensure that the duties assigned to any pharmacy technician do not exceed the established job descriptions, task protocols, and policies and procedures.

4) Ensure and document that each pharmacy technician receives in-service training before the pharmacy technician assumes their responsibilities.

5) Require and maintain on site a signed patient confidentiality statement from each technician.

6) Provide immediate personal supervision.

Question 4

Oral RX

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

Self prescribing MD and family members

Answer 5

Not addressed in New Jersey law

Although not recommended by Medical Board

Question 6

refills under MD retired or deceased

Answer 6

The Board does not specify if it is acceptable to fill or refill a prescription if the prescriber is known to be retired or deceased.