Pharmacy Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Pharmacy technicians typically do the following

  v Take the information needed to fill a prescriptions from customers or health professionals

  v Measure amounts of medication for prescriptions

  v Package and label prescriptions

  v Organize inventory and alert pharmacists to any shortage of medications or supplies

  v Accept payment for prescriptions and process insurance claims

  v Enter customer or patient information, including any prescriptions taken, into a computer system

  v Answer phone calls from customers

  v Arrange for customers to speak with pharmacists if customers have questions about medications or health matters  

Salary: $29,320

Education:  What you need to become a pharmacy technician is very simple. You are required to have a high school degree or a equivalent. Pharmacy technicians typically learn through on-the-job training, or they may complete a postsecondary education program. Some states may require you to pass an exam or completing a formal education or training program.