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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

The Checkup by Singlecare

A number of factors have fueled the transformation of the pharmacy tech role, says Dr. Staiger, including a growing demand for healthcare services, the need to improve operational efficiencies, and the increasing complexity of medications, dispensing requirements, and billings. Responsibilities vary, but may include: 1.

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Why You Need Pharmacy Automation in Your OR

Omnicell

For one thing, anesthesia workstations include safety features, such as the ability to print out color-coded labels for syringes, which can help prevent harmful medication errors. We’ve developed closed-loop functionality that makes it easier for providers to document waste, improving the likelihood of compliance.