Pharmacy Tech Training & Certification

Pharmacy Technician Careers

If you're considering a career as a pharmacy technician, our Career Resources Guide will fill you in on all the details you need to know.

Here you can find out about common pharmacy technician job responsibilities, see average salaries in your state or nationwide, or learn how certification can help you advance. For example, did you know there are two certifying bodies for pharmacy technicians, but not every state requires certification from them? (See: Pharmacy Tech Certification.) Or that California is the highest paying state for pharmacy techs, while West Virginia pays the least? (See: Salary Figures.)

Explore the links below to see more.

Pharmacy Technician Job Description

A pharmacy technician's primary job is to receive and fill prescription requests for patients. These prescription...

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Pharmacy technician certification is voluntary in some states, but most require it for employment. Find out if your state requires it.

Pharmacy Technician Salaries by State

The mean annual salary for pharmacy technicians in 2007 was $27,560. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of pharmacy technician salaries in the U.S. for that same year.

Future Job Options for Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technicians have a skill set that equips them to handle a range of roles in the medical industry. Here are some professions that pharmacy techs might transition into.

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