Pharmacy Technician
This is one of the fastest growing careers in the medical community. Pharmacy Technicians are needed in both the retail and hospital settings. They may perform many of the same duties as the pharmacist; however, all of the technicians work must be checked by the pharmacist before medication can be dispensed to the patient. As this field grows, pharmacy technicians are assuming more responsibility for routine tasks, previously performed by pharmacists. The duties of the pharmacy technician vary between retail and hospital settings.
Skills and duties of a pharmacy technician include:
- Calculate doses based on physician orders
- Manipulate vials with syringes and needles to prepare sterile products
- Pharmacy inventory control and ordering
- Properly reconstitute oral antibiotics
- Billing insurance companies through Pharmacy software
- Assemble a 24 hour supply of medication for each patient
- Prepare sterile intravenous medications
- Maintain nursing station medications
- Deliver medications to patient rooms
- Collect quality improvement data
This career calls for a detail oriented individual who enjoys working with people. If this sounds like you, this may be the career path you want to explore!!
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This program is offered at the Earth City campus and Fenton campus.
PROGRAM DISCLOSURE (2009-2010):
Name of Program: Pharmacy Technician
U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-2052-00
O*Net link to access SOC codes: www.bls.gov/soc/
Time Frame / Award Year 2009/2010
Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 16
On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 96%
(students who completed the program within the published length of the program as described in catalog)
Job Placement Rate for Students completing the program in the Award Year: 71%
Tuition and Fees for Program:
Tuition: $14,680.00
Enrollment Fee: $75.00
Books: $295.00
The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $9454.00
There are NO Median Private or Alternative Loan Debts Other: -0-
Median Institutional Finance Plans: $0
Median Wage Information
National Hourly $13.49 hourly, $28,070 annual
Missouri Hourly $11.56 Yearly $24,000 annual
Job Titles this program prepares students to enter in this field: Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), IV Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmaceutical Care Associate
Occupational Profile Link
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2052.00
