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Pharmacy Technician
License Description
PHARMACY TECHNICAN
A pharmacy technician assists a pharmacist with the preparation of prescription medications for customers. He or she may receive written prescription requests from or may process requests doctors' offices that have been sent electronically or phoned in. A pharmacy technician generally performs the following duties. Pharmacy technicians may: Fill bottles with doctor-prescribed medications, type and apply labels with directions and other information for patients, and pre-pack bulk medications. Handle any required cash register operations. Resolve issues, concerns or complaints made by customers .Call doctors for prescription refill authorizations. Type up prescription information details to produce labels for packages. Keep detailed records of on-hand medications and other stock. Resolve any issues with patients' insurance coverage.
REQUIREMENTS
Initial application must be submitted online: declaration of citizenship form signed and notarized, a copy of their valid government issued identification, criminal background and license fee.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Pharmacy technicians typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Many pharmacy technicians receive only on-the-job training, although many employers prefer to hire applicants who have attended a formal training program.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
RENEWAL:
2 years
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Regulatory Boards
Division of Regulatory Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741 2718
Active Status
Active
Continuing Education
No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record
Felony convictions prohibited
Education
Specific course required
Exam
No exam required
License Type
Tied to business
License Updated
08/10/2023
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