Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Employment Information
Pharmacy Technician Job Overview
Working under the supervision of a pharmacist, pharmacy technicians fill prescriptions in a hospital or other healthcare setting, or in a retail pharmacy. Pharmacy technician jobs also involve customer service tasks, such as taking payments, answering phones and processing insurance claims. In healthcare settings, pharmacy technician work may include giving patients medications.
Pharmacy Technician Education and Certification
Most pharmacy technician jobs require a high school diploma and in some cases, completion of a one-year certification program from a community college or vocational school. In some states, you need to be certified before you can work as a pharm tech.
Getting certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcareer Association will improve your chances of landing pharmacy technician employment.
Pharmacy Technician Job Market
The number of pharmacy technician job opportunities will increase 32 percent from 2010 to 2020, which is much faster than most jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports. That growth will be fueled by increased demand for prescription drugs coming from aging Baby Boomers and an increase in the number of prescription drugs available to consumers.
Pharmacy Technician Salaries
The median pharmacy technician salary in 2011 was $28,940, the BLS reports. The top 10 percent earned a median of $41,880.
Pharmacy Technician Jobs
181 Pharmacy Technician jobs found on Monster.
Cardinal JOB TITLE: Technician I, Nuclear Pharmacy/Driver At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities. Business Segment: Pharmaceutical Segment Business Unit: Nuclear Pharmacy Services Business Department: Operatio...
Pharmacy Technicians The primary function/purpose of this job: Translate prescriptions filled out by the MDO and enters it on the patients profile. Look for patient’s allergies, therapies, and current medication on different forms and enter them on the patient profile history. Verifies all information is complete on the rx and all necessary information is entered on the patient’s profile. Follows...
Serves as the academic leader and manages the administrative functions of a single or multiple programs. Responsibilities generally include course scheduling, fiscal management, faculty development and evaluation, facilities and resource management, development and implementation of operational procedures, student management and retention, and special projects. Serves as supervisor to departmental...
Serves as the academic leader and manages the administrative functions of a single or multiple programs. Responsibilities generally include course scheduling, fiscal management, faculty development and evaluation, facilities and resource management, development and implementation of operational procedures, student management and retention, and special projects. Serves as supervisor to departmental...
Serves as the academic leader and manages the administrative functions of a single or multiple programs. Responsibilities generally include course scheduling, fiscal management, faculty development and evaluation, facilities and resource management, development and implementation of operational procedures, student management and retention, and special projects. Serves as supervisor to departmental...
Serves as the academic leader and manages the administrative functions of a single or multiple programs. Responsibilities generally include course scheduling, fiscal management, faculty development and evaluation, facilities and resource management, development and implementation of operational procedures, student management and retention, and special projects. Serves as supervisor to departmental...
Serves as the academic leader and manages the administrative functions of a single or multiple programs. Responsibilities generally include course scheduling, fiscal management, faculty development and evaluation, facilities and resource management, development and implementation of operational procedures, student management and retention, and special projects. Serves as supervisor to departmental...
JOB TITLE:Technician, Registered Pharmacy JOB CLASS NUMBER:7230 (PRN 7204) REVISED:06/09 POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Performs a variety of duties required in pharmacy operations and assists the pharmacists in the accomplishment of their duties. Accomplishes under the supervision of the professional staff, competent, efficient and timely performance of assignments within the structure of the...
DescriptionUnder supervision, assists pharmacists with the filling and distribution of patient medication. Responsible for the stocking and prepackaging of medications for correct collection of medication from assigned areas. Qualifications Current Registration as Pharmacy Technician with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy. Certified technician exam preferred. Ability to pass basic math and keybo...
Who We Are: Partners Pharmacy, a pharmacy services provider offering a customer focused, localized approach in providing service to our facilities. Each Partners location offers unparalleled, personalized service through the combined resources of our pharmacy network, efficiently and effectively helping to improve outcomes and reduce costs. Partners Pharmacy is one of the leading pharmacy and anci...
Pharmacy Technician Level II The successful candidates should have at least 3 months of previous Pharmacy Technician experience, however it is not required. The right candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and phone customer service. A Bachelors degree is required. Fresh 4 year college graduates are encouraged to apply Motivated and career focused candidates are neede...
A-Line Staffing is looking for 25 Pharmacy Tech's for Mount Prospect, Illinois. This Pharmacy Tech position has two opportunities. This Pharmacy Tech position is 2nd shift which is 3:15pm - 1:45am with being 40 hours a week and overtime available. This Pharmacy Tech position is current Compensating at $10.50 - 11.00 per hour depending on credentials. You can reach me by phone at (877) 782-3334 or...
Certified Pharmacy Technician The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in New Philadelphia has openings for Full-time Retail Pharmacy Technicians. Candidate must be a high school graduate, must be able to pass drug test and criminal background check. Certified Pharmacy Technician with experience preferred. Full benefits package available including Aultcare Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401-k and Pro...
Employment duration: Full time Location: TX-Dallas Department: University General Hospital of Dallas ID: 3280 Description Full Time – Pharmacy Technician University General Hospital of Dallas Dallas, TX Description: You’ll assist in various pharmacy activities, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and other duties not requiring the review of a pharmacist. The majority of tasks and respo...
Description: Position Description: As one of the largest pharmacy benefits managers in the United States, UnitedHealth Group provides a professional culture where you're empowered and encouraged to exceed the expectations of our members, with better schedules than retail and more reach than any hospital. Join us and start doing your life's best work. Primary Responsibilities: Troubleshooting issue...
Serves as the academic leader and manages the administrative functions of a single or multiple programs. Responsibilities generally include course scheduling, fiscal management, faculty development and evaluation, facilities and resource management, development and implementation of operational procedures, student management and retention, and special projects. Serves as supervisor to departmental...
Serves as the academic leader and manages the administrative functions of a single or multiple programs. Responsibilities generally include course scheduling, fiscal management, faculty development and evaluation, facilities and resource management, development and implementation of operational procedures, student management and retention, and special projects. Serves as supervisor to departmental...
Serves as the academic leader and manages the administrative functions of a single or multiple programs. Responsibilities generally include course scheduling, fiscal management, faculty development and evaluation, facilities and resource management, development and implementation of operational procedures, student management and retention, and special projects. Serves as supervisor to departmental...
Description Description Per diem to work flexible shifts as needed to include weekends. Supportive personnel work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assisting in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of a registered pharmacist, thus allowing for the proper care of our pediatric through geriatric patients while at North Shore Medical...
A-LINE STAFFING is Actively Seeking 10 Certified Pharmacy Technicians for the Scottsdale, AZ Area! National Pharmacy Technician Certification required. The role of the Pharmacy Technician is to provide support to members and/or prescribers, and Pharmacists assisting members and/or prescribers, regarding the disease state(s) supported by the program. Outbound calls are made (with return inbound cal...
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Pharmacy Technician
Salaries
$18,720.00 - $37,440.00
Typical Salary for Pharmacy Technician
(1274 Respondents)
Source: Monster.com Careerbenchmarking Tool
Education / Training
Some College Coursework Completed
26%
Bachelor's
22.1%
Certification
19.8%
Associates
13.5%
High School
10%
Vocational
4.2%
Master's
2.4%
(777 Respondents)
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