Pharmacy Tech Flashcards Quiz

This video can be used as either flashcards or a quiz to test your knowledge of medication terminology, brand names and treatment uses. This information would be of the utmost importance for Pharmacy Technicians and anyone who works in the healthcare field.

Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Pharmacy technician is a great career for people graduating from high school or looking for a career change.

The primary responsibility of a pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist. Depending on the different career settings of pharmacy technicians, there may be different job descriptions. Pharmacy techs may answer phones, handle money, stock medicine, perform data entry, fill orders for medications, and prepare and file charge slips.

Pharmacy techs are also responsible for providing medicine and other health care products to patients, including checking medication before giving to the patient as well as providing counsel for proper usage and dosage.