Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Certified Pharmacy Technicians are an integral part of the healthcare system. They play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive the right medications at the right time. Certified Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of a pharmacist and perform a variety of tasks, including:
What Certified Pharmacy Technicians Do
Filling prescriptions
Preparing medications
Counseling patients on their medications
Maintaining inventory
Processing insurance claims
Certified Pharmacy Technicians must be accurate, reliable, and have a strong understanding of pharmacology. They must also be able to work well with patients and other healthcare professionals.
Education and Training
To become a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you must complete an accredited training program. These programs typically take one to two years to complete and cover topics such as pharmacology, pharmacy law, and patient care. Once you have completed a training program, you must pass a national certification exam.
Career Outlook
The job outlook for Certified Pharmacy Technicians is good. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of Pharmacy Technicians will grow 4% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for prescription medications and the aging population.
Salary
The median annual salary for Certified Pharmacy Technicians was $35,120 in May 2021. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $26,160, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $48,520.
