As the roles of pharmacists expand and advance to better serve patient populations and advance medication safety, it is imperative that the role of pharmacy technicians expand and advance as well.

Pharmacy technicians are no longer constrained to their traditional dispensing roles; they are critical members of the patient care team whether they are leading procurement efforts, keeping critical automation systems running, or assisting patients navigate an increasingly complex environment. With these enhanced responsibilities comes a need for opportunities for career growth and motivation for continuous professional advancement.
The development of pharmacy technician career ladders has been the solution for many institutions, but each organization is unique in its approach.

In this podcast series we delve into various strategies to design and implement a career ladder, as well as how it can help your pharmacy hold onto high quality technicians.