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
179 Pharmacy Technician jobs found on Monster.
Job Description: Partners Pharmacy is looking for a 3pm - 11:30pm, full time (40 hours a week) ORDER ENTRY TECHNICIAN with experience in processing pharmacy physician orders. Candidate with prior long term care pharmacy experience preferred. Must be familiar with a pharmacy environment, excellent customer service skills and be computer literate with strong keyboarding experience. In this position...
The Manager, Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient Pharmacy manages the day to day operations of the Department of Pharmacy under the supervisor of the Administrative Director of Pharmacy and the Director of Pharmacy. He or she is responsible for guiding and supporting the day to day operations, as well as helping to develop strategy and goals for the department to improve patient care and satisfaction....
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...
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...
Click Here to Apply Online Job Description Bellevue Pharmacy -PHARMACY TECHNICIAN-Maryland Heights, Missouri About the Job We are looking to add service oriented, hard-working Retail Pharmacy Technicians to our growing team of healthcare professional to support our Company’s rapid growth. Learn more about us at www.bellevuerx.com. Responsibilities Providing high quality customer service to patient...
Click Here to Apply Online Job Description Arlington Heights, Illinois -PHARMACY TECHNICIAN About the Job We are looking to add service oriented, hard-working Retail Pharmacy Technicians to our growing team of healthcare professional to support our Company’s rapid growth. Learn more about us at www.bellevuerx.com. Responsibilities Providing high quality customer service to patients and doctors and...
CHENEGA GLOBA LSERVICES, LLC Company Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Chenega Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Clearance: Background Location: Hill AFB, Utah Reports To: Program Manager FLSA Status: Non - Exempt Prepared Date: 1/24/12 Approved Date: 1/24/12 Summary Perform a full range of pharmacy technician procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to ena...
Indian River Medical Center is a 335-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Vero Beach, Fl. The hospital campus and facilities occupy more than 128 acres; its healthcare professionals include more than 250 affiliated physicians representing 41 specialties. IRMC is accredited by the Joint Commission and has been voted best places to work for the last 3 years. We are committed to training and education, no...
JOB TITLE:Technician, Lead Pharmacy JOB CLASS NUMBER:7235 REVIEWED:01/11 POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the designated Supervisor/Manager with responsibilities specific to assigned area ? Inpatient, IV lab, Pyxis, Narcotics, Research, Oncology, Transplant and Outpatient Areas. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school/GED required or equivalent experience is required. Four years...
CVS has openings for full or part time Pharmacy Technician High school or equivalent. 18 yrs old. Apply online at: cvscaremark.com EOE...
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Part-Time & Full-Time. Send resume to Degen Berglund, P.O. Box 3157, La Crosse, WI 54602-3157 or dbvill@gundersenhealth.org...
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...
The CSI Companies is actively seeking candidates for 10 Pharmacy Technician openings with a Pharmaceutical Service Provider in the Irving, TX area. *Training class starts on 5/13* Pay: $15 - $17/hr (Based upon experience) Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 hour shifts (Must be flexible) Location: Irving, TX 75063 The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for taking inbound calls from the clients’ members a...
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...
. Adecco Medical and Science, a division of the world leader in the recruitment of medical and scientific professionals, has an opening for a Pharmacy Technician in San Diego, CA Description: The ideal candidate will have 6 months to 3 months of data entry experience (entering prescriptions), will have insurance/payment information, updating records. Will be working in a Mail Order environment Dut...
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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Why do all pharmacy technician jobs require you to have experience?
I just recently got certified and i'm registered with the state but can't land a pharmacy technician job because i don't have any experience. but how can i get experience if no one wants to gave me a ...
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I have experience in retail and in medical. I'm 19 but I will need a full time job so I can get health insurance. I've tried Rite Aid and a few medical office receptionist jobs. Some skills I have fro...
Healthcare Career Tools
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)
Source: Monster.com Careerbenchmarking Tool
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