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This is part two of the six-part series covering The Future of Pharmacy Technicians from an employer’s perspective. This series is going to be an open conversation to discuss where employers see the role of pharmacy technicians evolving as well as the opportunities and obstacles of getting there.

The first two parts of this six-part series cover Retail Pharmacy. This week, Mike sits with Dr. Rob Geddes of Albertsons and Dr. Ryann Abrams of Rite Aid.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• What roles, functions, and duties for pharmacy technicians in the next 5-10 years?

• What roles, functions, and duties for pharmacists in the next 5-10 years?

• The future of technology/automation in their organizations

• Major obstacles in achieving these changes

• What KSAs will technicians need that they may not have today

• Number 1 thing they wish pharmacy technicians employed by their organizations understood

• Advice for pharmacy technicians

Reach out to Dr. Rob Geddes:
Dr. Rob Geddes LinkedIn

Reach out to Dr. Ryann Abrams:
Dr. Ryann Abrams LinkedIn

References & Links Mentioned:

• www.pharmacytechnician.org

• www.Cphtconnect.com

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