Pharmacy Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacy Technicians responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctor’s orders for patients.  Technicians measure the correct amount of medication from larger containers to prescription size containers. They also add drugs to intravenous solutions. Some of their duties include:

·         Checking inventories and ordering supplies.

·         Keeping pharmacy work areas clean.

·         Helping fill out insurance forms.

Average Salary:  $15,000 - $25,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take math, science, and typing courses in high school.

A high school diploma is usually required to begin pharmacy technician training.  Then a two year course to receive a certificate is available at most community colleges.