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
167 Pharmacy Technician jobs found on Monster.
PharMerica Corporation is a premier institutional pharmacy services provider, dedicated to providing quality patient care and innovative pharmacy solutions to institutional customers and patients in long-term care settings. With nearly $2 billion in annual revenues, PharMerica is the second largest institutional pharmacy company in America. PharMerica operates more than 100 institutional pharmacie...
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...
A-Line Staffing is looking for 5 Pharmacy Tech's for Scottsdale, AZ. This Pharmacy Technician candidate n eeds to be available for an 8 hour shift between 7am-530pm.(M-F) This Pharmacy Technician position is current Compensating at $13.00 per hour. If you are interested you can reach me by phone at (877) 782-3334 or by E-Mail at DDecker@alinestaffing.com. Job Description: This position works close...
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...
Complete all activities involved in filling prescriptions in a fast paced environment ensuring quality and integrity of the product produced. Activities will include but are not limited to filling canisters in the Optifill machine, replenishing channels in the A-Frame and ADU machines, accurately label manufacturer packages and prepare/label manually counted prescriptions. This position is respons...
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...
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...
A-Line Staffing is looking for 10 Pharmacy Tech's over in Scottsdale, Arizona. This Pharmacy Tech Position will be a Monday - Friday and will be any 8 hour shift between the operating hours of 7:00am - 5:30pm. This Pharmacy Tech will be compensated at $12.00 per hour. This Pharmacy Tech position is more of an Office Setting and would be a great position for you to get into. If you are interested i...
Pharmacy Technician Level II- Call Center/Corporate Setting 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. Seeking a career motivated candidate, with eagerness to excel, and grow within the industry. A Bachelors...
PHARMACY CLERK/TECHNICIAN The successful candidates require eagerness and the drive to get started in the pharmacy field. The right candidate must be able to multitask, take direction, and be shift flexible. A High School Diploma or GED is required. Fresh grads are encouraged to apply Motivated and career focused candidates are needed Warehouse/inventory/ or externship experience a PLUS National a...
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Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy in Ashland is seeking Pharmacy Technicians. Must be energetic, flexible and reliable. Experience preferred. Call (606) 929-9633, or fax resume to (606) 929-9579, or email to: jslone@gomedcare.com This job listing brought to you by The Daily Independent...
JOB TITLE: Pharmacy Technician STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Pharmacist GENERAL: Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist compounds sterile intravenous admixture solutions. Receives and verifies batch supplies and enters data into batch records. Must meet state registration requirements. RESPONSIBLITIES: Prepares sterile intravenous admixture compounds under the direction of a regi...
Position Summary: To proficiently perform routine pharmacy technician duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. ? Receipt of all medication orders ? Review all orders for completeness of data ? Transcription of orders to patient profile in pharmacy software...
Description Essential Job Functions: Performing under North Carolina's approved criteria that outlines policies and requirements this position determines prior approval for specific procedures. Answers incoming customer calls regarding claim processing. Documents claim and associated history. Evaluates available information to validate claims. Verifies policyholder information, policy effective da...
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...
Description Description IV Admixture Repackaging Pyxis Charging Unit Inspections Basic Technical Duties This is a per diem position working day shift in the Pharmacy. Qualifications Requires registration with North Carolina Board of Pharmacy and high school diploma or GED Prefer certified technician with previous pharmacy experience...
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Pharmacy Technician
Salaries
$18,720.00 - $37,440.00
Typical Salary for Pharmacy Technician
(1275 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
10.2%
Vocational
4.2%
Master's
2.4%
(778 Respondents)
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