The Course of Study for a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician...
...while training at Manhattan Institute is a 6 week course that is completed part time on Sat & Sun from 9am to 4:30pm.The 6 week instructional/class room period includes a complete understanding of:
1) Preparation of filling a prescription - while the actual process of filling the prescription is handled by a professional pharmacist, the technician assists with pill counting, bottle labeling, and patient record keeping.
2) Preparation of insurance claims forms - which might include verification of patient coverage and determining what costs patients is responsible.
3) A crucial part to become a well trained pharmacy technician is having an understanding of customer service. A good assistant/technician will be a team player who tries to address patient concerns and understand that sometimes issues can be a life and death matter. ie., Assistant may be answering the phone or dealing directly with patients whose drugs have been recalled .
Contact the attentive staff at Manhattan Institute, available in person or by calling 212-564-1234 - 7 days a week - is available to answers your questions about pursuing your course of study or addressing your concerns about how best to proceed when starting your new career.
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