Technician's CornerThank you for participating in the 2022 MPA/CPS Technician Virtual CE Event. Emails have gone out in how to collect your CE. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected]Pharmacy Technician Spotlight Features -What are the qualities of a good Pharmacy Technician? Incredible work ethic? Positive energy? Can-do attitude? Challenge junkie? Sincere heart for patients and their needs? I could go on and on. Introducing Krista Schrader who embodies all this and more. I had the opportunity to visit with Krista, pharmacy technician with The Clinical Pharmacy at Northwest Healthcare of Kalispell, Montana to discuss her career, her thoughts about the industry and the direction she would like to see the field take. Read the full article about Krista, provided by Angela Jensen. PTCB previously produced a short film that highlights the role of the pharmacy technician and the importance of PTCB certification. The film features leaders within the pharmacy community and certified technicians who speak about their own experiences. View the video. Do you wonder about a career as a pharmacy technician? Below are links to resources if you would like to learn more. Read more about the steps to obtain and maintain pharmacy technician certification in Montana.
Technician Membership in the MPA -- Technicians can join the MPA for only $30 for an annual membership (November 1 - October 31). Benefits include greatly reduced fees for continuing education and having an association that advocates for the best interests of the profession in areas such as certification and licensing. MPA supports technicians as an integral part of pharmacy. It is a team connection between pharmacists and technicians that works to further the profession of pharmacy. Technician Representative - MPA Board of Directors |
