World of Pharmacy
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The World of PharmacyPrescription (Rx) utilizationHighly trusted profession1990 OBRA
(Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)1999-2004 Rx 36% Rph 4.5%Computerized tools and ……..
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The Pharmacy Technician
Specially trained assistant under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, who performs routine non-judgmental pharmacy functions in accordance with all laws and ethical standards
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…a word about Accuracy! If 99.9% is good enough
12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily
291 pacemaker operations will be performed incorrectly
2,000,000 documents will be lost by the IRS yearly
20,000 incorrect drug prescriptions will be written this year
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Pharmacy Settings Community, retail,
outpatient Hospital, inpatient,
satellite Mail order Long term & home
care Managed care
Internet pharmacies Federal government Nuclear pharmacies Pharmaceutical
wholesalers & companies
Insurance companies~~
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The Pharmacist PIC Education Role
Counseling Prescription orders Communication Potential interactions Prescribe team
Ratios
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The Pharmacy Technician Patient service Intake information &
Create pt profile--
data entry Competent Input
prescription Create label & scan Rx Adjudicate to 3rd party Alert upon warning Product selection
Assist in prep/disp of prescriptions
Compound & reconstitute, IVs
Ordering, unpack & stock meds/supplies
Communicate with pts, medical professionals, 3rd party payers
Product selection Inventory control
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Role of Technician cont.
Locate, calculate, repack medication
Working knowledge of brand & generic names
Dispense medication to correct patient
Pricing & Security Maintain clean & orderly
pharmacy
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Pharm Tech Personal Qualities
Respect for the patient (HIPAA)
Detail orientated Health, hygiene Flexible team player Work ethic ~~~ Code of ethics
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Work EthicsPerformance Attitude Attendance Communication Productivity Organizational skills Opportunity Trading up Leadership
Cooperation Character Respect Appearance Teamwork Indispensable Mentor
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Winner or Whiner ? Which? We have a real
challenge here. I’ll give it my best. That’s great! We can do it. YES!
This is a real problem.
Do I have to? That’s nice. I guess. Impossible. It can’t
be done. Maybe…….
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Code of EthicsA pharmacy technician……
Is to ensure the health & safety of the patient and to use knowledge & skills in serving others.
Promotes honesty & integrity, which includes a duty to observe the law, maintain the highest moral & ethical conduct at all times.
Assists & supports the RPh in the safe, efficacious and cost effective distribution of health services
Respects & values the abilities of RPhs colleagues & other healthcare professionals.
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A Pharmacy Technician……
Maintains competency in practice & continually enhances knowledge & expertise.
Respects & supports the patient’s individuality, dignity & confidentiality.
Maintains patient records & discloses pertinent info with proper authorization
Does not engage in illegal or unethical conduct that will discredit the profession
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Pharm Tech Physical Factors Standing/ Walking Lifting Moving Bending Stooping Reaching Finger motor
dexterity
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Pharm Tech Skills & Ability Language &
terminology Math & problem
solving Computer skills Interpersonal skills
Resilience under pressure
Common Sense
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Training & Competency Training Program
Theory Practical
Testing Continuing
Education Performance Certification (PTCB)
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The FutureOld age story-Average life span
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Longevity~~ Why?
New Discoveries
USA leads
due to free marketPharmaceuticalsPatenting
discoveries It’s in the Genes
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Direct to Consumer Advertising(Snazzy & Pizzazzy)
Americans spend more on alcohol & tobacco than medicines
Profits Comparison
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Dr. Seuss