ASHP Goals
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Transcript of ASHP Goals
for Pharmacy Tech Training
Goal 1Assist the pharmacist in
collecting, organizing and evaluating information for direct patient care, medication use review and departmental management
Goal 2Receive and screen
prescription/medication orders for complete authenticity
Goal 3Prepare medications for
distribution
Goal 4Verify measurements,
preparations and/or packaging of medications produced by other technicians
Goal 5 Distribute medications
Goal 6 Assist the pharmacist in
the administration of immunizations
Goal 7 Assist the pharmacist is
the identification of patients who desire/require counseling to optimize the use of medication, medical equipment and devices
Goal 8 Initiate, verify, assist in
the adjudication of and collect payment and/or initiate billing for pharmacy services and goods.
Goal 9Purchase pharmaceuticals,
devices, and supplies according to an established purchasing program
Goal 10Control the inventory of
medications, equipment and devices, according to an established plan
Goal 11Assist the pharmacist in
monitoring the practice site and/or service area for compliance with federal, state and local laws; regulation and professional standards
Goal 12Maintain pharmacy
equipment and facilities
Goal 13Assist the pharmacist in
preparing, storing and distributing investigational medication products
Goal 14Assist the pharmacist in
the monitoring of medication therapy
Goal 15Participate in the
pharmacy department’s process for preventing pharmacy misadventures
Goal 16Take personal
responsibility for assisting the pharmacist in improving direct patient care
Goal 17Demonstrate ethical
conduct in all job-related activities
Goal 18Maintain an image
appropriate for the profession of pharmacy
Goal 19Resolve conflicts through
negotiation
Goal 20Understand the principals
for maintaining change
Goal 21Appreciate the need to
adapt direct care to meet the needs of diversity
Goal 22Appreciate the benefits of
active involvement in local state and national technician and other organizations
Goal 23Appreciate the value of
obtaining technician certification
Goal 24Understand the importance
of and resources for staying current with changes in pharmacy practice
Goal 25Communicate clearly when
speaking or writing
Goal 26Maximize work efficiency
through the use of technology
Goal 27Efficiently solve problems
commonly encountered in one’s own work
Goal 28Display a caring attitude
toward patients in all aspect of job responsibilities
Goal 29Maintain confidentiality of
patient and proprietary business information
Goal 30Understand direct patient
care delivery systems in multiple practice settings
Goal 31Efficiently manage one’s
work whether performed alone or as part of a team
Goal 32Function effectively as a
member of a health care team
Goal 33Balance obligations to
one’s self, relationships and work in a way that minimizes stress
Goal 34Understand the use and
side effects of prescription and non prescription medications used to treat common disease states
Goal 35Assist the pharmacist in
assuring the quality of all pharmaceutical services
ApplicationCan you think of how you might
apply one of these goals to a situation you might encounter in your own pharmacy experience? Or how you might work to improve upon one of these goals?
DISCUSS