ASHP Goals

for Pharmacy Tech Training

Goal 1Assist the pharmacist in

collecting, organizing and evaluating information for direct patient care, medication use review and departmental management

Goal 2Receive and screen

prescription/medication orders for complete authenticity

Goal 3Prepare medications for

distribution

Goal 4Verify measurements,

preparations and/or packaging of medications produced by other technicians

Goal 5 Distribute medications

Goal 6 Assist the pharmacist in

the administration of immunizations

Goal 7 Assist the pharmacist is

the identification of patients who desire/require counseling to optimize the use of medication, medical equipment and devices

Goal 8 Initiate, verify, assist in

the adjudication of and collect payment and/or initiate billing for pharmacy services and goods.

Goal 9Purchase pharmaceuticals,

devices, and supplies according to an established purchasing program

Goal 10Control the inventory of

medications, equipment and devices, according to an established plan

Goal 11Assist the pharmacist in

monitoring the practice site and/or service area for compliance with federal, state and local laws; regulation and professional standards

Goal 12Maintain pharmacy

equipment and facilities

Goal 13Assist the pharmacist in

preparing, storing and distributing investigational medication products

Goal 14Assist the pharmacist in

the monitoring of medication therapy

Goal 15Participate in the

pharmacy department’s process for preventing pharmacy misadventures

Goal 16Take personal

responsibility for assisting the pharmacist in improving direct patient care

Goal 17Demonstrate ethical

conduct in all job-related activities

Goal 18Maintain an image

appropriate for the profession of pharmacy

Goal 19Resolve conflicts through

negotiation

Goal 20Understand the principals

for maintaining change

Goal 21Appreciate the need to

adapt direct care to meet the needs of diversity

Goal 22Appreciate the benefits of

active involvement in local state and national technician and other organizations

Goal 23Appreciate the value of

obtaining technician certification

Goal 24Understand the importance

of and resources for staying current with changes in pharmacy practice

Goal 25Communicate clearly when

speaking or writing

Goal 26Maximize work efficiency

through the use of technology

Goal 27Efficiently solve problems

commonly encountered in one’s own work

Goal 28Display a caring attitude

toward patients in all aspect of job responsibilities

Goal 29Maintain confidentiality of

patient and proprietary business information

Goal 30Understand direct patient

care delivery systems in multiple practice settings

Goal 31Efficiently manage one’s

work whether performed alone or as part of a team

Goal 32Function effectively as a

member of a health care team

Goal 33Balance obligations to

one’s self, relationships and work in a way that minimizes stress

Goal 34Understand the use and

side effects of prescription and non prescription medications used to treat common disease states

Goal 35Assist the pharmacist in

assuring the quality of all pharmaceutical services

ApplicationCan you think of how you might

apply one of these goals to a situation you might encounter in your own pharmacy experience? Or how you might work to improve upon one of these goals?

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