Pharmacy Technician: Working In Health Care: Opportunities For Life

Learn Duties of Pharmacy Tech DVD VIDEO career choice medical field job training Type: Movie Platform: DVD Publisher: Meridian Education / Films Media Group Released: 2007 Media: DVD To support the crucial work of pharmacists, special technicians are often employed to assist patients and customers. This video shows stu-dents 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. For DVD Player (North American NTSC)