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
157 Pharmacy Technician jobs found on Monster.
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...
Certified Pharmacy Technician Seeking CPhT for independent pharmacy. Approx. 30 hrs/wk. Preferred 2 yrs experience. All resumes will be considered. Please mail resume to: Box Holder, PO Box 1134, Florence, MT 59833...
Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring at all times that each patient has a positive experience. As a Customer Care Specialist you will be heavily involved in Call Center interactions including inbound/outbound calls. Will be involved in non-payment issues along with third party resolutions. Will have interactions with patients/physicians. Involved with prescription fulfillment and mail order...
Location Davie, FL 33331 Job Type Full Time, Nights Job Summary Pharmacy Claims Adjudication Technician Job Summary: LifeMed Pharmacy is an established, growing Long-Term Care (LTC) pharmacy provider. We have a position open for candidate with pharmacy tech or adjudication experience who is comfortable fixing Medicaid and insurance rejections. The most qualified candidates would be pharmacy techni...
Description: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for answering incoming calls/completing outbound calls to/from patients, physicians and pharmacists while ensuring a high level of customer service and maximizing productivity. Primary Responsibilities: Entering prescriptions and verifying appropriate information Contacting patients, pharmacists and doctor's offices to resolve claims issues Proce...
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...
DescriptionPharmacy Technician Qualifications Registered Pharmacy Technician required. Experience required....
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. Adecco Medical & Science, a leading provider of contract and permanent staffing in the Pharmaceutical, Life Science Technology, Medical Device, and Health Care industry is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to work under contract within one of our innovative medical management organization in Honolulu, Hi Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Location: Honolulu, Hi Status/Duration: Contract, Co...
Description: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for answering incoming calls/completing outbound calls to/from patients, physicians and pharmacists while ensuring a high level of customer service and maximizing productivity. Responsibilities: Entering prescriptions and verifying appropriate information Contacting patients, pharmacists and doctor's offices to resolve claims issues Processing pr...
Job Summary Review retail level (level I) prior authorization request for approval. Interacts with other staff throughout the organization, as well as external contacts on a daily basis. Ongoing public contacts include, but are not limited to: individual pharmacies, physician offices, and other agencies. Authorized to make and carry out simple prior authorization request on behalf of the pharmacy...
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...
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...
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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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