Pharmacy Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacy Technicians fill in prescriptions according to the doctor’s order for patients. Technicians measure out correct amounts of medication. Other duties of pharmacy technicians are:

¡      Checking inventories and other supplies.

¡      Receiving and checking in supplies.

¡      Waiting on customers.

¡      Keeping pharmacy work areas clean

¡      Helping fill out insurance forms

Average Salary: $15,000-$25,000

Educational Requirements:

Students in high school should take make, science, and chemistry courses. A high school diploma is required to begin pharmacy technician training. Two years courses leading to certificates are available at most community colleges.