These are hard times - we’re all being asked to cut back on spending and watch our budgets. When the economy turns down, whether managing your personal expenses or running a company, the rules are the same. Rule One - Tighten Your Belt and Rule Two - Don’t Forget Rule One. Some health-care industries such as pharmacies and hospitals are turning to temporary staffing to help ease the economic strain - and with good reason. Ken Smith, Vice President of Peak Performers, a staffing agency specializing exclusively in the dentistry profession, writes in his article “Benefits of Using Temporary Staffing in A Tough Economy”, that it has become an economically sound practice to hire health-care personnel on an as needed basis. He explains that transferring the cost of such items as medical benefits, unemployment claims, holiday and vacation pay and social security taxes, are a very cost effective tool in saving a company money.
In addition, temporary help is often offered on a contract-to-hire basis meaning you can try out the candidates skills and also see if they adapt to your particular company environment before hiring them permanently. Another benefit is the cost of screening a health-care candidate for licenses, education, drug screening, CORI and many other tests absorbed by the staffing agency. So, as we move forward in a very difficult economy, using temporary staffing firms seems to make a great deal of sense and more health-care companies are getting the message.
To learn more about temporary staffing and how Pharmaceutical Strategies can save you money in today’s economy, please visit our website at http://www.pharmaceuticalstrategies.com/ or call us at 781-835-2300 or toll free at 866-352-3337.
To read Ken Smith’s entire article please click here: Benefits of Using Temporary Staffing in a Tough Economy
Monday, October 26, 2009
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Occupational Outlook: Pharmacy Technicians expected to increase by 32% in next years.
From 2006 to 2016, employment of Pharmacy Technicians is expected to increase by 32%, reported the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor in their 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Increasing demand for health care will cause significant growth in almost all occupations in that field. There are several reasons for growth in health care occupations, but an increased number of middle-aged and elderly people who use more prescription drugs will spur demand for Technicians throughout the next period. This percentage increase is much faster than the average for all other occupations.
In a cost-conscious effort, insurers will use pharmacies as patient-care centers, and Pharmacy Technicians will assume responsibility for some of the more routine tasks previously performed by Pharmacists, such us administrative duties, answering phones and stocking shelves. Good job opportunities are expected for full-time and part-time work, especially for Technicians with formal training or previous experience. Most Pharmacy Technicians receive informal on-the-job training; however, employers favor those who have completed formal training and certification. Currently there are only a few state and no federal requirements for formal training or certification of Pharmacy Technicians.
For information on job opportunities contact Pharmaceutical Strategies. We have opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists nationwide. These opportunities are in hospital, government facilities, retail pharmacies and mail order facilities. Call us at 781 835 2300, or visit us at www.pharmaceuticalstrategies.com
Increasing demand for health care will cause significant growth in almost all occupations in that field. There are several reasons for growth in health care occupations, but an increased number of middle-aged and elderly people who use more prescription drugs will spur demand for Technicians throughout the next period. This percentage increase is much faster than the average for all other occupations.
In a cost-conscious effort, insurers will use pharmacies as patient-care centers, and Pharmacy Technicians will assume responsibility for some of the more routine tasks previously performed by Pharmacists, such us administrative duties, answering phones and stocking shelves. Good job opportunities are expected for full-time and part-time work, especially for Technicians with formal training or previous experience. Most Pharmacy Technicians receive informal on-the-job training; however, employers favor those who have completed formal training and certification. Currently there are only a few state and no federal requirements for formal training or certification of Pharmacy Technicians.
For information on job opportunities contact Pharmaceutical Strategies. We have opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists nationwide. These opportunities are in hospital, government facilities, retail pharmacies and mail order facilities. Call us at 781 835 2300, or visit us at www.pharmaceuticalstrategies.com
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