NOC 32124 — Pharmacy technicians

TEER 2 · Technical / skilled trades (college or apprenticeship) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

Pharmacy technicians perform technical functions relating to prescriptions including gathering patients’ information, product preparation, product distribution and inventory control. They work closely with pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care to clients. Pharmacy technicians are employed in retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities and by pharmaceutical manufacturers. Pharmacy technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Main duties

Assist pharmacists to maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
Assess prescriptions for completeness and ensure information is accurate
Gather and enter client information in databases and prepare medications for clients in collaboration with pharmacists
Compound pharmaceutical products such as intravenous injections, oral solutions, ointments and creams
Process payment of prescriptions and other pharmacy services including direct billing to third party insurers
Provide instructions on how to use health aids, and medical devices such as drug administration devices and monitoring devices
May help with scheduling and workflow.

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