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Certified Pharmacy Technician

Alternate Job Titles: Certified Pharmacy Technician | Entry Pharmacy Technician

Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Requires a high school d... View job details

Entry Pharmacy Technician

Alternate Job Titles: Certified Pharmacy Technician | Entry Pharmacy Technician

Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Requires a high school d... View job details

Pharmacy Technician I

Alternate Job Titles: Certified Pharmacy Technician | Entry Pharmacy Technician

Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Requires a high school d... View job details

Pharmacy Technician II

Alternate Job Titles: Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician | Senior Pharmacy Technician

Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Requires a high school d... View job details

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Alternate Job Titles: Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician | Senior Pharmacy Technician

Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Requires a high school d... View job details

Pharmacy Technician

What degree or educational requirements does a pharmacy technician need?

Pharmacy technicians typically have a high school diploma and may complete a certificate program at a community college that usually includes around 600 hours of instruction. Some states require pharmacy technicians to obtain a certification by passing both an exam and a criminal background check. The PTCB certification granted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the CPht Certified Pharmacy Technician granted by the National Healthcareer Association are both typical certifications.

What are the best schools for pharmacy technician programs?

Local community colleges are the best place for pharmacy technician training programs. Completion of a program may include an internship and will also include preparation for the certification exam.

Are pharmacy technicians in demand?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS), employment of pharmacy technicians, in general, is projected to grow about 12 percent from 2016 to 2026. The demand for pharmacy technicians will be strong as the population ages, additional pharmaceutical research results in new drug discoveries, and there is a high demand for prescription medications.

What jobs are similar to or related to a pharmacy technician?

Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Where can I find more information about the pharmacy technician training and career opportunities?

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
National Healthcareer Association

What is the working environment for a pharmacy technician?

A pharmacy technician typically works in either a retail or clinical setting. In retail, they may work at a large or small store and spend significant time serving customers. In a clinical setting they may be more focused on assisting the pharmacists. Pharmacy technicians may need to work evenings or weekends.

Pharmacy Technician Jobs

Job Openings for Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician I Certified - Texarkana - Full Time

Christus Health - TEXARKANA , TX

Description. Summary. All pharmacy technicians work under the direction of Clinical Pharmacists to provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence, and ef

- 13 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

GRX Holdings, LLC - CARLISLE , IA

GRX Holdings, LLC is a fast growing, family-oriented group of independent pharmacies looking for a Full Time, up to 40 hours per week, Pharmacy Technician to wo

- 144 days ago

Pharmacy Technician I - FT, 2nd shift (7 on 7 off)

Prisma Health - GREENVILLE , SC

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary. Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related func

- 131 days ago

Pharmacy Technician-Full time evening shift

Mary Lanning Healthcare - HASTINGS , NE

Mary Lanning Hospital has implemented a new Applicant Tracking System. You may need to create a new candidate account if you have not created one since January

- 116 days ago

Pharmacy Technician - OSC Infusion - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health - WALNUT CREEK , CA

Job Description. Pharmacy Technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient reco

- 130 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

Wegmans Food Markets - CHESTNUT HILL , MA

Schedule. Part time. Availability. Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement. Must be 18 years or older. Location. Chestnut Hill, MA. Add

- 129 days ago