Health Sciences
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
Pharmacy Technicians
Average
$28,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$20,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$29,000
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$38,000
ANNUAL
Pharmacy Technicians
9,850
Projected job openings through 2028
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
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Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.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.
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
Health Sciences
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