Question

a new patient drops off a prescription at the pharmacy. the pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following patient information is needed to build the patients profile?
social security number
birth date
patients employer

Explanation:

Birth date is important for patient - specific identification, age - related medical considerations, and tracking medical history. Social security number is sensitive and not always required for a basic patient profile, and the patient's employer is not essential for building a medical - related patient profile at a pharmacy.

Answer:

Birth date