This course teaches the student to receive, screen and fill written medication prescriptions. Students learn to compound non-sterile products using the correct compounding techniques. Students also learn various methods of inventory control of pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies including handling their receipt, storage, and removal, and documenting these activities. This course prepares the student for a community clinical internship. This course exposes students to some of the various third party insurance companies and their billing procedures.
Students learn billing and collection of payment for pharmacy goods and services.
Students learn methods of payment and verification of coverage by third party payers. Students also learn the determination of payment, identification of taxable and nontaxable items, operation of a cash register, and making change. This course is designed to provide the pharmacy technician student with the skills necessary to fill prescriptions, including the calculations for dosages and compounding. The course also provides comprehensive training by lecture and hands-on laboratory experience for the complete processing of a prescription. Students learn the different types of drug therapy, safe handling and preparation, and proper disposal.