Hospital Pharmacy Technician
びょういんやくひんちょうざいいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Pharmacists
Summary
A medical professional who dispenses and manages pharmaceuticals based on prescriptions in hospitals, providing safe and appropriate medications to patients as a member of the healthcare team.
Description
Hospital pharmacy technicians prepare and dispense medications based on prescriptions issued by physicians in hospitals. They conduct audits during the dispensing process, manage medication histories, perform aseptic preparations and injectable compounding, and more. Additionally, they manage pharmaceutical inventories, provide information to the healthcare team, and offer medication guidance to patients to support safe and effective pharmacotherapy. They stay current with the latest pharmaceutical information and legal regulations, fulfilling a central role in team-based healthcare.
Future Outlook
With the progression of an aging society, demand for pharmaceuticals is increasing, and participation in team healthcare and home healthcare is expanding. On the other hand, as dispensing automation and AI adoption advance, advanced clinical judgment and patient interaction skills will be increasingly emphasized.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Honest / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
New Pharmacist → Team Leader Pharmacist → Chief Pharmacist → Clinical Research and Development Role → Home Healthcare Pharmacist
Required Skills
Aseptic Preparation of Injectables / Dispensing Techniques / Medication History Management System Operation / Pharmaceutical Information / Prescription Reading
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Medical) / Medical Safety Management / Medication Guidance / Pharmaceutical Inventory Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To accurately understand prescription contents and drug interactions for safe dispensing. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even a small error can affect patient safety. |
| Communication Skills | Because accurate information transmission is required in team healthcare and medication guidance. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To respond to changes in new drugs and legal regulations. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calmness is required in emergency responses and busy environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they collaborate with physicians and nurses to perform tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative thinking is not particularly required in dispensing operations. |
Related Qualifications
- Pharmacist License (National Examination Pass)
Aliases
- Hospital Pharmacist
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