Pharmacy Technician II - Hybrid
Course Overview
Pharmacy Technician II
A pharmacy technician II is a medical professional who has completed Pharmacy Technician I Program, and the state pharmacy technician training requirements. This can include an accredited pharmacy technician training program, completion of the PTCB, or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, exam and experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Experience requirements may vary by state, but typically, pharmacy technicians have at least one year of experience working under a Registered pharmacist before advancing to pharmacy technician II.
The Pharmacy Technician program at MTINY provides students with the technical and practical training necessary to work as an Intermediate-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist.
Students will study pharmacy computing, medication preparation, inventory and billing, quarterly customer service care. The program seeks to prepare students to work under a licensed pharmacist’s supervision in the preparation and dispensing of medications, maintaining patient records, setting up, packaging, and labeling routine orders from stock supplies, and mixing drugs with parenteral fluids.
The core curriculum is structured to include a lecture component, a laboratory component, and an Internship component. The final externship portion of the curriculum consists of supervised experiences in a clinical environment, which requires competencies, logs, and evaluations completed by the student.
At the conclusion of the program, graduates who have diligently attended class and their externship and studied and practiced their Sterile Compounding skills should have the skills to seek employment as Pharmacy Technician II
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Textbooks
1. Mosby's Pharmacy Technician, 6th Edition | ISBN: 9780323734073 | Click to Order |
2. Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition | ISBN: 9780323765152 | Click to Order |
3. Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician, 6th Edition | ISBN: 9780323734080 | Click to Order |
4. Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician Exam Review, 4th Edition | ISBN: 9780323570305 | Click to Order |
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What does a Pharmacy Technician do?
Pharmacy Technicians typically work for pharmacies, hospitals or health clinics to receive prescription orders from Physicians and fill prescriptions as needed. They work closely with Pharmacists and other Pharmacy Technicians to prepare prescriptions and help customers. Their job is to receive stock orders from pharmaceutical companies and review order requests from Physicians to determine new prescriptions or changes to existing customer prescriptions. They may also be responsible for helping customers update their contact or insurance information on file.
Pharmacy Technician skills and qualifications
A professional Pharmacy Technician should possess numerous skills in order to complete their duties effectively, such as:
- Supply and inventory management skills
- Attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to create a safe and productive environment
- Exemplary customer service skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Dependable team player
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
What is a Pharmacy Technician II?
A pharmacy technician II is a medical professional who has completed the state pharmacy technician training requirements. This can include an accredited pharmacy technician training program, completion of the PTCB, or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, exam and experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Experience requirements may vary by state, but typically, pharmacy technicians have at least one year of experience working under a certified pharmacist before advancing to pharmacy technician II.
Pharmacy Technician II
Here are some primary responsibilities for a pharmacy technician II:
- Sterile IV Compounding
- Chemotherapy Compounding
- Using pharmacy equipment, including software
- Using medical packaging and labeling prescriptions
- Assisting with prescription preparation
- Entering data for work reports and patient paperwork
- Engaging customers and patients
- Collecting and maintaining data
- Following medical ethics codes
- Storing and organizing medication
- Locating correct prescriptions by name
- Filing insurance paperwork
MTINY STERILE COMPOUNDING TRAINING
MTINY Sterile Compounding Provide students with a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and practicing Pharmacy Technicians II with preparation for the new sterile compounding certification exam. Comprehensively covering sterile products, aseptic technique, and the workings of the sterile compounding facility, MTINY Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians II focuses on safe and effective practice. Our Pharmacy Technician II program has expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, applications, waste management, workflow, safety and compliance, billing and reimbursement, and emergency management.
The Medical Training Institute of New York provides sterile compounding training programs for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians that are designed to meet current and emerging educational needs. MTINY sterile compounding training programs are based on current regulatory guidelines specified by USP <797> and USP <800> standards
MTINY strive to provide affordable access to high-quality education training programs, related to sterile compounding. Participants, who satisfactorily complete a program, receive a certificate of completion and will be allowed to sit for certification for Certified Sterile Processing technician (CSPT).
USP 797 provides standards for compounding of sterile preparations while USP 800 provides standards for the safe handling of HDs to minimize exposure risks. USP 797 promotes the protection of the sterility of the drug, while USP 800 is focused on the safety of personnel who come in contact with the HDs. Together, USP 797 and 800 establish an environment for compounding drugs that reduces contamination risk and aims to increase safety for healthcare personnel, patients and the environment.
Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings USP General Chapter <800> provides standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs to minimize the risk of exposure to healthcare personnel, patients and the environment
Hospital Pharmacy Practice Labs
This course is an introduction to aseptic techniques and sterile production preparation in an institutional care setting. The devices and manipulation techniques necessary to maintain sterility and mechanics of a hospital pharmacy are discussed and practiced in IV Clean Room exercises.
This course is a continuation of IV Admixture and Aseptic Technique I, focusing on the preparation of cardiac and other titratable drips, IV antibiotics, chemotherapy, large volume parenteral solutions, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions. Students learn the basic indications, mechanism of actions of specific cardiac drugs, and calculations for selected drug concentrations. Proper technique for mixing and labeling thrombolytic, cardiac drips, and chemotherapeutic drugs are introduced. Laboratory sessions provide the opportunity for students to practice their techniques.
- Prepare medications requiring compounding of sterile products.
- Define and explain key elements of USP 797.
- Collect the correct ingredients for sterile products requiring compounding.
- Accurately determine the correct amounts of ingredients for a compounded product.
- Compound sterile products using appropriate techniques, equipment, and devices.
- Prepare medications requiring compounding of non-sterile products.
- Compound non-sterile products using appropriate techniques.
- Introduce the rationale and development of TPN, chemotherapy, and intermittent infusion administration policies.
- Demonstrate proper technique for mixing and labeling thrombolytic drugs.
- Demonstrate proper technique for mixing and labeling cardiac drips.
- Understand the basic indications, mechanism of action, and specific drugs in the cardiac class.
- Calculate for specific drug concentrations, drip rates, and volume of cardiac medications needed for mixing.
- Demonstrate proper technique for mixing and labeling chemotherapy.
- Understand the basic indications, mechanism of action, and specific drugs in the chemotherapy class.
- Demonstrate proper technique for mixing and labeling TPNs.
- Understand the basic indications, mechanism of action, and specific drugs used for TPNs.
- Calculate for specific drug concentrations and fluid volumes of drugs needed to mix a TPN.
- Understand basic mixing and labeling requirements for compounded items.
- Prepare medications requiring compounding of chemotherapy/hazardous products.
- Compound cytotoxic and other hazardous medication products using appropriate techniques.
- (Applying) Follow safety policies and procedures when disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.
- Follow policies and procedures for sanitation management, hazardous waste handling (e.g., needles), and infection control (e.g., protective clothing).
- Demonstrate skill in cleaning up a cytotoxic or other hazardous medication product spill using the accepted procedure.
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY: OMNICELL AND PYXIS TRAINING
An area of great progress in Healthcare technology has been the wide adoption of automated dispensing cabinets for medications and supplies in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
This technology employs the use of storage units that operate somewhat like vending machines for medical products, but also have sophisticated software on the back-end that handles patient orders, medication dosing documentation, inventory management, and billing transactions. This course will cover automated dispensing cabinets as well as centralized pharmacy automation products.
In a hospital or other clinical setting, the units are installed at most units where patients are seen, such as General Medicine, ICU, the OR, and the ER. Supplies and/or meds are enclosed in the cabinets that are locked until the clinician accesses them.
If you are looking to get started in Healthcare IT, have basic technology skills, and are willing to travel, you have a decent chance of getting a job as an Implementation Consultant or Field Engineer. Having some Microsoft or Network+ certification helps, as well as having a Pharmacy Technician background. If you have programming and/or HL7 experience, then you would have a good chance at a developer position.
This course is designed to provide skills necessary to effectively practice in retail stores (CVS/Walgreen Pharmacy) and ambulatory care settings. Students learn to interpret prescription contents, familiarize the top 100 drugs, inventory control procedures, tasks associated with procurement of pharmaceuticals, completing and filing records for third-party reimbursement, and requirements for completing and filing prescription records. Students are also introduced to non-sterile compounding.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Orientation to Pharmacy Practice
- Personal/Interpersonal Knowledge and Skills
- Foundational Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Processing and Handling of Medications and Medication Orders
- Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
- Community Practice, Pharmacy, Record and Inventory Management
- Patient Care, Quality and Safety Knowledge and Skills
- Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge and Skills
- Pharmacy Internship I: Community Practice Settings
- Pharmacy Internship II: Institutional Care Settings
- Career Development
- PTCB/ASHP Exam Preparations
WHO WILL BENEFIT
Those Considering Pharmacy School
If your goal is to become a Pharmacist, starting out as a Pharmacy Technician is a great opportunity to explore the Pharmacy field. You'll get the chance to work alongside Registered Pharmacist and PharmDs’ (Doctor of Pharmacist) in a variety of healthcare settings, earning invaluable experience and skills along the way.
Aspiring Medical Professionals
Working as a Pharmacy Technician gives many of us our first taste of working in the medical field. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the medical world. It's okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and a willingness to learn
Job Stability
Job outlook for Pharmacy TechniciansAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, pharmacy technician jobs number around 422,000 in the United States and the agency expects around 4% growth over the next decade. That puts pharmacy technician jobs at about the national average for job growth. There is no specific data available on job outlook for individual certification levels, but some employers might prefer a pharmacy technician with a higher certification level like II or III, as they often can bring more advanced skills and knowledge to the job.
Pharmacy Technician Job Market GrowthThe population is aging, and older people typically use more prescription medicines than younger people. Higher rates of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, among all age groups also will lead to increased demand for prescription medications. Advances in pharmaceutical research will allow for more prescription medications to be used to fight diseases.
In addition, pharmacy technicians will be needed to take on a greater role in pharmacy operations because pharmacists are increasingly performing more patient care activities, such as giving flu shots. Technicians will need to perform tasks—such as collecting patient information, preparing more types of medications, and verifying the work of other technicians—that were previously done by pharmacists
Salary for pharmacy techniciansThe average national salary for a pharmacy technician is about $30,247 per year. However, pharmacy technicians with a higher education level or additional credentials may negotiate a higher salary. Some pharmacy technician positions may require more advanced knowledge or training, which can also affect their salary. For example, if a pharmacy technician works in a retail environment, they might also act as a retail sales associate besides a pharmacy technician.
A pharmacy technician working in a long-term care facility like a nursing home might also need first aid and CPR certification or other medical credentials to supplement their pharmacy technician skills, which could help increase their salary.
Total Program Cost
Program | Pharmacy Technician II - Hybrid |
Hours | 750 |
Registration Fee | $100 |
Tuition | $3,600 |
Technology Fees | $400 |
Clinical & Lab Fee | $700 |
Total Program Cost | $4,800 |
Fees
Registration Fee:
A non-refundable Registration Fee of $100 was due during registration to reserve a seat.
Clinical/Lab Fee:
Clinical/Lab Fee is used to cover the cost of Liability insurance policy and student lab operations and to provide students with Liability Insurance at clinical rotation internship sites.
Technology Fees:
Technology Fee provides students with Online Learning Resources, the learning management system, and the student portal.
Books:
Students are required to purchase all textbooks on their own. Textbook costs are estimated at $800.
Uniform Fee:
Students are required to purchase MTI logo Lab coat and scrubs on their own. MTI logo scrubs can be purchased from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores.
Tuition:
Pharmacy Technician II is $1,467 for each of the program's three (3) quarters and a total of $4,400 for the entire program, with tuition payments due as follows:
Quarter | Hours | Cost Per Quarter |
1 | 130 | $1,467 |
2 | 130 | $1,467 |
3 | 140 | $1,467 |
Schedule of Sessions
The pharmacy technician internship is designed to enable students to obtain hands-on experience in a pharmacy setting. The primary objective of the internship is to be sure the student gains practical experience, knowledge, skills, and insight into the various aspects of the pharmacy technician job. It is structured to be a learning experience, so the student and preceptor/teaching personnel should commit themselves to working toward that objective. This internship brings together all of the academic knowledge gained in the classroom with practical hands-on participation in various pharmacy settings. The clinical experience gained at these sites is invaluable in ensuring that the student becomes a competent pharmacy technician in all settings. Evaluation forms for both the student and preceptor must be completed separately. Ambulatory care settings include chain pharmacy, independent pharmacy, and outpatient hospital/clinic pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technician Internship II is similar to the Community Practice externship except that students are exposed to pharmacy practice in a Hospital or institutional care setting. The primary objective of internship is to be sure the student gains practical experience, knowledge, skills, and insight into the various aspects of the pharmacy technician job in a structured learning environment. This internship brings together all of the academic knowledge gained in the classroom, with an emphasis on aseptic technique and sterile product preparation. Evaluation forms for both the student and preceptor must be completed separately. Inpatient settings include nursing home, inpatient hospital, and home infusion
Pharmacy Technician Exam Review and PTCB Exam Preparation
- Course is designed to assist students with preparation for the national certification test with PTCB and NHA.
- Practice tests are formatted similarly to the national exam (multiple-choice) relative to the curriculum taught.
- Course content will include taking new prescriptions, assisting the pharmacist, record keeping, and preparing controlled substances for delivery.
- Other tasks include understanding formulary, preparing and/or repackaging medications, calibrating equipment, and calculations