Pharmacy Technician
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Job Description
A pharmacy technician has the knowledge and skills to perform many pharmacy-related functions while working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
A pharmacy technician will refer questions regarding drug information, prescriptions or health concerns to the pharmacist.
Pharmacy technicians have a wide range of employment opportunities in different settings, some of which include:
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Community or privately owned pharmacies
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Hospitals
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Home health care agencies
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Nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities
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Assisted living centers
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Military service
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Pharmacies that provide mail-order service
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Managed health care companies
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Educational programs
Responsibilities
A Pharmacy Technician has many duties to fulfill throughout a day. They are responsible for filling prescriptions and interacting with patients-- answering questions they might know and seeking answers for those questions they don't.
In order to fill a prescription request, they might count, measure, weigh, pour or mix the medication for Pharmacist verification and approval.
The pharmacy tech must then prepare the medication in a container and attach a clear label with instructions.
Other duties pharmacy technicians are, but not limited to:
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Completing insurance claim forms
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Stocking inventory
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Maintaining patient profiles.
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Consulting patients on medication questions or side-effects
Skills
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Reading Comprehension |
Must be able to understand written documents, prescriptions, and labels to ensure patient safety. |
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Active Listening |
Listen to and understand what people say and how it pertains to your abilities and duties. |
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Communication |
Must be able to convey information effectively and interact with people. Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking |
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Service-Oriented |
Wants to help and engage with people. Helps to be extroverted. |
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Perception |
Know why people act the way they do and be able to distinguish red-flag behavior. |
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Coordination |
Must be able to coordinate your actions with your boss and coworkers. |
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Complex Problem Solving |
Identify complex problems and use your knowledge and on-hand information to evaluate options and solutions. |
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Judgment and Decision Making |
Must be able to make decisions and exist with some autonomy so you can take appropriate action and complete tasks. |
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Resource Management |
Must be able to effectively manage time and supplies so as to complete tasks in an timely manner and to save money |
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Endurance |
Must stand for long hours and work many days, including weekends. Constantly moving and interacting with people. |
Working Conditions
Working conditions for pharmacy technicians are generally areas that are clean, well-lit, well-ventilated and organized.
Pharmacy techs may be required to do some heavy lifting or to use stepladders to retrieve supplies from tall shelves. Most of the workday is usually spent on their feet.
Pharmacy technicians work the same hours as the pharmacists under which they work, including evenings, nights and sometimes weekends and holidays.
Some hospital pharmacies, as well as retail pharmacies, are now open 24 hours a day, requiring technicians to work various shifts.
With experience and increased seniority, technicians may have some degree of increased control over their assigned working hours. Both retail and hospital settings offer opportunities for part-time work.
Salary Outlook
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
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| $31,090.00 | $14.95 | 373,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
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| Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy | MaineHealth | Damariscotta, ME | 04.17.2019 |
| LincolnHealth Department: MaineHealth LincolnHealth/Pharmacy Std Hrs/Wk: Part Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 20 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position Summary The certified pharmacy... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | 04.19.2019 |
| Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Memorial Health System | Springfield, IL | 04.19.2019 |
| Status: Full Time Basic Summary: Under the direct guidance and supervision of a licensed Pharmacist(s), and following all Federal and State regulations, prepares and distributes medications and maintains drug inventory and patient records.... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Schneck Medical Center | Seymour, IN | 04.19.2019 |
| Minimum: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Preferred: Graduation from technical school or college in a health related field. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Minimum: Indiana Pharmacy Technician License. (This license can be obtained upon... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Atlanticare | Atlantic City, NJ | 04.17.2019 |
| Hospital: The Pharmacy Technician-Level 2 assists the Pharmacist with technical and non-technical routine duties related to the acquisition, storage and dispensing of medications, chemicals, and related supplies. The Pharmacy Technician-Level 2... | |||
| PHARMACY TECHNICIAN | CentraCare Health | St Cloud, MN | 03.26.2019 |
| JOB SUMMARY: Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Halifax Health | Daytona Beach, FL | 04.19.2019 |
| Halifax Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Pharmacy Department. Summary The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, providing medications and IV solutions for patients. This individual... | |||
| Technician Pharmacy | Norman Regional Health System | Norman, OK | 04.19.2019 |
| Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4394 Category Allied Health Position Type Regular Full Time Department Pharmacy Overview Shift is for a full time pharmacy technician: variable and may include day,... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | MaineHealth | Biddeford, ME | 04.17.2019 |
| Southern Maine Health Care Department: MaineHealth Southern Maine Health Care/Pharmacy BMCD Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Night Shift Full/Part Time: 30 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Infirmary Health | Mobile, AL | 04.17.2019 |
| High School graduate or GED equivalency with basic knowledge of math, English and typing Good comprehension of written material and oral communication skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current registry with the Alabama State... | |||
| Pharmacy Technician | Infirmary Health | Mobile, AL | 04.17.2019 |
| High School graduate or GED equivalency with basic knowledge of math, English and typing Good comprehension of written material and oral communication skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current registry with the Alabama State... | |||
| Technician Pharmacy | Norman Regional Health System | Norman, OK | 04.19.2019 |
| Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4244 Category Allied Health Position Type Regular Full Time Department Pharmacy Overview Mission Statement: As a proactive and progressive department, the Department of... | |||
| Technician Pharmacy | Norman Regional Health System | Norman, OK | 04.19.2019 |
| Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4228 Category Allied Health Position Type Part-Time Department Pharmacy Overview Shift is for evenings and weekends. 2 holidays per year required. Mission Statement:... | |||
| Technician Pharmacy | Norman Regional Health System | Norman, OK | 04.19.2019 |
| Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4434 Category Allied Health Position Type Regular Full Time Department Pharmacy Overview Shift varies: May include day, evening, and weekend. Inclues 2 holidays per... | |||
| Technician Pharmacy | Norman Regional Health System | Norman, OK | 04.19.2019 |
| Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4433 Category Allied Health Position Type PRN Department Pharmacy Overview Shift will be primarily weekends and evenings. Includes 2 holidays per year. Mission... | |||
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Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
LincolnHealth Department: MaineHealth LincolnHealth/Pharmacy Std Hrs/Wk: Part Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 20 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position Summary The certified pharmacy...
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Pharmacy Technician
Boston, MA
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related...
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Pharmacy Technician
Springfield, IL
Memorial Health System
Status: Full Time Basic Summary: Under the direct guidance and supervision of a licensed Pharmacist(s), and following all Federal and State regulations, prepares and distributes medications and maintains drug inventory and patient records....
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Pharmacy Technician
Seymour, IN
Schneck Medical Center
Minimum: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Preferred: Graduation from technical school or college in a health related field. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Minimum: Indiana Pharmacy Technician License. (This license can be obtained upon...
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Pharmacy Technician
Pomona, NJ
Atlanticare
Hospital: The Pharmacy Technician-Level 2 assists the Pharmacist with technical and non-technical routine duties related to the acquisition, storage and dispensing of medications, chemicals, and related supplies. The Pharmacy Technician-Level 2...
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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
St. Cloud, MN
CentraCare Health
JOB SUMMARY: Supports the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications to the patients. Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the accurate charging of medications in the Pharmacy computer system, reading medication orders...
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Pharmacy Technician
Daytona Beach, FL
Halifax Health
Halifax Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Pharmacy Department. Summary The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, providing medications and IV solutions for patients. This individual...
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Technician Pharmacy
Norman, OK
Norman Regional Health System
Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4394 Category Allied Health Position Type Regular Full Time Department Pharmacy Overview Shift is for a full time pharmacy technician: variable and may include day,...
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Pharmacy Technician
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Southern Maine Health Care Department: MaineHealth Southern Maine Health Care/Pharmacy BMCD Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Night Shift Full/Part Time: 30 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position...
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Pharmacy Technician
Mobile, AL
Infirmary Health
High School graduate or GED equivalency with basic knowledge of math, English and typing Good comprehension of written material and oral communication skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current registry with the Alabama State...
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Pharmacy Technician
Mobile, AL
Infirmary Health
High School graduate or GED equivalency with basic knowledge of math, English and typing Good comprehension of written material and oral communication skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current registry with the Alabama State...
-
Technician Pharmacy
Norman, OK
Norman Regional Health System
Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4244 Category Allied Health Position Type Regular Full Time Department Pharmacy Overview Mission Statement: As a proactive and progressive department, the Department of...
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Technician Pharmacy
Norman, OK
Norman Regional Health System
Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4228 Category Allied Health Position Type Part-Time Department Pharmacy Overview Shift is for evenings and weekends. 2 holidays per year required. Mission Statement:...
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Technician Pharmacy
Norman, OK
Norman Regional Health System
Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4434 Category Allied Health Position Type Regular Full Time Department Pharmacy Overview Shift varies: May include day, evening, and weekend. Inclues 2 holidays per...
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Technician Pharmacy
Norman, OK
Norman Regional Health System
Technician Pharmacy Job Locations US-OK-Norman ID 2019-4433 Category Allied Health Position Type PRN Department Pharmacy Overview Shift will be primarily weekends and evenings. Includes 2 holidays per year. Mission...