Certified medical technician vs certified pharmacist technician

Differences between certified medical technician and certified pharmacist technician duties and responsibilities

Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
• Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
• Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
• Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
• Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
• Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.
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Certified pharmacist technician example responsibilities.

• Manage return authorizations of expire and damage drugs to send back to vendor or Walgreens distribution center.
• Secure and manage PYXIS systems during facility emergencies.
• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Experience in patient intake, data entry, dosage calculations, Rx clarification, billing, adjudicate claims, and dispensing.
• Fill prescriptions under guidance a register pharmacist using intercom.
• Fill PYXIS machines on every floor of the hospital in a timely and accurate manner
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