Category Archives: Healthcare Careers

More medication means more pharmacy technicians needed

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

As America becomes an increasingly medicated society the need for pharmaceutical services is rapidly growing and that means well-trained workers in this expanding industry are in high demand. Pharmacy technicians, who provide technical and clerical support to pharmacists in a … Continue reading →

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Pharmacy techs on the frontline of heart disease defense

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

Nothing kills more Americans than heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and the CDC is asking pharmacy technicians to help educate the public about risks and signs of heart attacks. According to the CDC, factors that lead … Continue reading →

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FDA issues warning about Statin Drugs

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

The National Pharmacy Technician Association is trying to get the word out to pharmacy technicians across the country that the Federal Drug Administration has made some changes to Statin Drugs. “Although statins can be helpful in lowering harmful levels of … Continue reading →

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Allergy season predicted to be harsh, pharmacies will see growth in business

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

A warmer than normal winter for most of the nation may have been great news for those that dread the cold and snow, but it may also mean a tougher spring for those who suffer from allergies and asthma as … Continue reading →

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Thousands needed for medical assistant field

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

The medical assistant profession is currently looking for thousands of new professionally trained employees and the prospects for growth are some of the best in the nation. Few employment sectors have a projected rate of growth as high as the … Continue reading →

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Safeguarding of meds becoming a nation-wide focus

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

Safeguarding medicine is becoming a key objective for many policy makers and pharmaceutical officials are looking for pharmacy techs that understand the importance of safeguarding medicine and keeping good records. Initiatives all across the nation are aiming to keep a … Continue reading →

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Allergy season sees increase in prescription orders

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

Many people make regular trips to the pharmacy each spring as allergy season hits most of the nation. Pharmacy technicians also see an increase in allergy medication orders this time of year. Almost all regions of the country experience rises … Continue reading →

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Certification requirements vary for pharmacy techs

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

The level of required training for pharmacy technicians varies from state to state, but employers are constantly looking for professionally trained workers and those that have received training from a respected school, such as Ayers Career College, are often at … Continue reading →

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Medical assistants in high demand

Posted on March 30, 2012 by admin

The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing, yet challenged industries in America. As more and more Americans gain access to healthcare and the population ages, there is a greater demand for medical professionals and hiring in this industry … Continue reading →

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Diverse duties await pharmacy techs

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

Pharmacy technicians act as an assistant to a licensed pharmacist but there is a lot of responsibility required of the position, including preparing prescription medications, provide customer service to those filling prescriptions, and perform other pharmaceutical administrative tasks. A normal … Continue reading →

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