National Occupation Code (NOC): 32124

Pharmacy technicians perform technical functions relating to prescriptions including gathering patients' information, product preparation, product distribution and inventory control. They work closely with pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care to clients. Pharmacy technicians are employed in retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities and by pharmaceutical manufacturers. Pharmacy technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

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Job Duties for Pharmacy technicians

• Assist pharmacists to maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Assess prescriptions for completeness and ensure information is accurate
• Gather and enter client information in databases and prepare medications for clients in collaboration with pharmacists
• Compound pharmaceutical products such as intravenous injections, oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Process payment of prescriptions and other pharmacy services including direct billing to third party insurers
• Provide instructions on how to use health aids, and medical devices such as drug administration devices and monitoring devices
• May help with scheduling and workflow.

Alternate Job Titles

• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmaceutical Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Regulated Pharmacy Technician
• Senior Pharmacy Technician