| THE TECHNICIAN CAN | THE TECHNICIAN CANNOT |
| Can receive prescriptions from patients | Cannot take new prescriptions over the phone |
| Can obtain & record patient drug histories for pharmacy records | Cannot interpret data or advise/answer health and drug-related questions |
| Can enter prescriptions into the computer | Cannot override warnings on computer |
| Can call doctor's office on refills | Cannot take a changed prescription order |
| Can prepare prescriptions for dispensing (count & pour) | Cannot certify dispensing |
| Can sell or deliver prescriptions to patients | Cannot counsel patients |
| Can do bulk compounding | Cannot perform extemporaneous compounding |
| Can prepackage drugs (Must know expiration date limitations) | Cannot certify prepackaging |
| Can fill unit-dose (Must know expiration date limitations) | Cannot put away stock bottle until checked by a pharmacist |
| Can prepare IV's with documented competency training | Cannot remove drugs/supplies involved until checked by a pharmacist |
| Can reconstitute antibiotic suspensions and measure water | Cannot be dispensed until identity and volume of diluent are checked by the pharmacist |
| Can load automated drug distribution equipment | Cannot be distributed until checked by a pharmacist |
| Can reconcile CII perpetual inventory | Cannot leave discrepancies unreported |
| Can order, receive, unpack, and put away drug shipments | Cannot violate appropriate storage requirements or leave discrepancies unreported |
| Can retrieve and file OBRA records in computer or hard copy | Cannot assess drug therapy or discuss therapy with patients |
| Can perform approved duties under supervision of a pharmacist | Cannot work without pharmacist supervision |
| Must wear name badge with words "Pharmacy Technician" on it | Cannot say "my badge is at home" or "my badge is in my jacket pocket" |
| Can work at a legally allowed pharmacist-to-technician ratio | Cannot work without pharmacist supervision or at a ratio exceeding the laws/rules |
| Must maintain confidentiality all patient health information | Cannot discuss patient health information outside of the professional work setting |
| Should review all technician policies & procedures annually | Cannot receive or give out prescription transfers |