About This Career Path
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
Salary Breakdown
Pharmacy Technicians
Average
$34,200
ANNUAL
$16.44
HOURLY
Entry Level
$25,260
ANNUAL
$12.15
HOURLY
Mid Level
$33,880
ANNUAL
$16.29
HOURLY
Expert Level
$45,790
ANNUAL
$22.01
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
9,850
Projected job openings through 2028
Sample Career Roadmap
Pharmacy Technicians
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Part-Time Pharmacy Tech
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Full-Time Tech
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Senior Tech
Degree Recommendations
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
HealthVisions Midwest
HealthVisions Midwest
HealthVisions Midwest
HealthVisions Midwest
Top Expected Tasks
Pharmacy Technicians
01
Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
02
Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
03
Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
04
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
05
Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
06
Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
07
Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
08
Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer.
09
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
10
Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Pharmacy Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Clerical
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
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