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How many Pharmaceutical Technician jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 64 Pharmaceutical Technician jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Pharmaceutical Technician do?

Pharmaceutical technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, check incoming goods, control stock, handle and store pharmaceuticals properly. Where permitted by national rules, they dispense medication and provide advice on their appropriate use.

Tasks required include:

• Checks received prescriptions for legality and accuracy.
• Prepares drugs and medicines under the supervision of pharmacist.
• Prepares specialised, tailor-made drugs for intravenous administration by hospital medical staff.
• Labels and checks items prior to dispensing.
• Maintains records of prescriptions received and drugs issued.
• Advises patients or customers on the use of drugs prescribed or medication purchased over the counter.
• Checks stock levels, orders new stock from pharmaceutical companies and ensures that drugs are stored appropriately.

What are the entry requirements for a Pharmaceutical Technician?

Entrants to training usually possess GCSEs/S grades or the equivalent. Training is typically a combination of practical experience and study at a college or by open learning towards vocational qualifications. An approved competency and an approved knowledge based qualification and two years’ experience is required to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

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