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Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists by mixing and filling prescriptions and maintaining the pharmacy's stock levels.
| Some of the responsibilities might include: |
| • | Preparing inventory |
| • | Ordering and stocking supplies |
| • | Packaging and labeling drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations |
| • | Assisting in filling prescriptions with prepared drugs and compounding sterile intravenous solutions |
| • | Cleaning equipment |
| • | Sterilizing bottles, beakers and other glassware |
| • | Computing charges for drugs |
| • | Delivering prepared medications and running errands |
| • | Maintaining files and records |
Job Outlook
Opportunities should remain stable.
Educational Requirements
Pharmacy technician programs are one year in length and are offered through community colleges. On-the-job training is offered at some hospitals, however, the ideal candidate is a pharmaceutical student.
Pre-pharmacy programs are two-year programs which lead to an associate degree. These programs offered through community colleges are transferable to a pharmacy school for a baccalaureate degree.
A basic knowledge of math, algebra, science and grammar is needed. Pharmacy technicians must also be able to type accurately.
Educational Programs - Pharmacy Technician
Educational Programs - Pre-pharmacy Programs
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