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A call to action: Maximizing the pharmacy technician role through certifications
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|June 26, 2021
Summary
Advancing pharmacy practice requires skilled technicians. National standardization of pharmacy technician certification is essential due to varying state requirements and evolving roles.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Health Workforce Development
- Professional Standardization
Background:
- Pharmacy technician roles are expanding, necessitating higher skill levels.
- Current technician training and certification requirements vary significantly across states.
- Only 45% of states mandate pharmacy technician certification, leading to workforce inconsistencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for standardized training and certification for pharmacy technicians.
- To advocate for a uniform, certified pharmacy technician workforce.
- To address the gap in the certified pharmacy technician workforce.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current pharmacy technician roles and responsibilities.
- Review of existing state-based technician training and certification requirements.
- Assessment of the impact of varying standards on pharmacy practice.
Main Results:
- Significant variation exists in technician competencies due to lack of national standards.
- The evolving demands of pharmacy practice are not consistently met by the current technician workforce.
- A substantial gap exists in the number of certified pharmacy technicians.
Conclusions:
- National standardization of pharmacy technician certification is crucial for advancing pharmacy practice.
- Pharmacists, health systems, and legislators must support a uniform, certified technician workforce.
- Implementing standardized certification will enhance the quality and consistency of pharmacy services.
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