Post on 14-Jan-2015
description
The Pharmacy Technician
Careers in PharmacyBy CareerStaff Rx
What is a Pharmacy Technician?
0A healthcare professional performing pharmacy related functions
Pharmacy is a field of healthcare that focuses on safe and effective use of medication
What do Pharmacy Technicians do?
0Take from customers or health professionals the information needed to fill a prescription
0Count tablets and measure amounts of other medication for prescriptions
0Compound or mix medications0Package and label prescriptions0Accept payment for prescriptions and process
insurance claims0Perform routine administrative tasks
Where do Pharmacy Technicians work?
0hospitals0 retail/chain drug stores0 community/independent
pharmacies0ambulatory care pharmacies0managed care/HMO
pharmacies0mail-order pharmacies
0 clinical trials/research facilities
0nuclear pharmacies0 infusion and home care
pharmacies0 skilled nursing facilities0 long-term care facilities0 correctional institutions
How to Become a Pharmacy Technician
Earn high school diploma or equivalent
Complete pharmacy technology
program (optional)
Pass state certification exam
Pay
Pharmacy Technicians
Health Technicians
All Occupations
$28,400.00
$39,340.00
$33,840.00
Median Annual Wages, May 2010
Job Outlook
Pharmacy Technicians
Health Technicians
All Occupations
32%
26%
14%
Percent Change in Employment, projected 2010-2020
CareerStaff RxAre you a pharmacy technician who is looking for a job? CareerStaff Rx has been connecting top pharmacy professionals with premier pharmacies for over 15 years!
Give us a call – 800.766.0122or
Apply online – www.CareerStaffRx.com
800.766.0122 | www.CareerStaffRx.com