Certified pharmacist technician vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist

Differences between certified pharmacist technician and laboratory assistant/phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

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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Laboratory assistant/phlebotomist example responsibilities.

• Order doctor prescribe lab tests, perform EKG's, answer phone calls, and order inventory.
• Respond to stat collection assignments within fifteen minutes and in accordance with protocol.
• Work effectively in a fast pace setting and prioritize duties for routine and stat testing.
• Receive and acquire patient's body fluids, prepare and process EKG's on adult and children.
• Collect specimens and set-up blood cultures and other microbiology cultures.
• Deliver critical patient results as needed and maintain positive relationships with participating physicians and their patients.
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