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pharmacy technician
/fˈɑːɹməsi tɛknˈɪʃən/
/fˈɑːməsi tɛknˈɪʃən/
Pharmacy technician
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a healthcare professional who assists pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and processing prescriptions in a pharmacy setting
Who is a "pharmacy technician"?
A pharmacy technician is a healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to help in various pharmacy-related tasks. These tasks may include receiving and verifying prescriptions, counting and measuring medications, preparing prescription labels, and packaging medications to give to patients. Pharmacy technicians also help manage stock, process insurance claims, and help customers with questions at the pharmacy counter.
