Pharmacy Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacy Technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist.  Their main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctors' orders for patients.  Technicians measure out correct amounts of medication from larger containers to prescription size containers.  In addition, they add drugs to intravenous solutions.  All of their prescription filling work is rechecked by a pharmacist before medications are dispensed to patients or customers.

Salary:

$15,000 - $25,000

Education:

A high school diploma is usually required to begin pharmacy technician training.  Two year courses leading to certificates are available at most community colleges.  Six month programs are offered at privately operated schools.

Reflection:

I think that I would like to be that because it looks like a very interesting job.

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Healthcare Administrator

Research, look for, and provide the following about the “Healthcare Administrator”

Duties and Responsibilities:

The structure and financing of health care are changing rapidly. Future medical and health services managers must be prepared to deal with the integration of health care delivery systems, technological innovations, an increasingly complex regulatory environment, restructuring of work, and an increased focus on preventive care.

Salary:

 $85,860.

Education:

Healthcare administrators often work their way up through the ranks, perhaps starting as a department head or assistant administrator, the BLS reported. In order to manage a nursing care facility, healthcare administrators may be required to pass a state licensing exam.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be a Healthcare Administrator? Why? Why not?

I think that I would like to be a healthcare administrator because it makes a lot of money and it doesn’t require too many high school courses like the rest.

Biomedical Engineer

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Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school.

All biomedical engineers have at least a bachelor’s 

degree in engineering. Many have advanced graduate degrees as well. Courses of study include a sound background in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, and specialized biomedical training. Most programs last from four to six years and all states require biomedical engineers to pass examinations and be licensed.

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