PHAR 134 - Business Office Machines

6 Credits
Students learn to operate a computer keyboard with a number pad function, telephone, scanners, fax and computer accessories. Emphasis is to increase typing speed with at least 35wpm or more with accuracy required in all pharmacies. This course provides essential training in the application of computers in pharmacies, including the development of patient profiles, filling of prescriptions, order entry, and label preparation.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in English in written and oral communication skills with clarity using Standard English to the industry healthcare standards.
Take responsibility for learning using multiple resources to gather information to develop and improve communication skills.
Enter and retrieve with 100% accuracy, patient profiles, prescription, med orders, filling, and labeling information using the computer and pharmacy software.
Create a staffing scheduling chart and MedRec MAR.
Practice RX keyboarding to pick up speed and accuracy.
Compose emails, memos, and incident reports with 100% accuracy using proficient English that is clear and understandable to others.