If you need a job, you should consider starting a career as a
pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians are always in demand. You
can receive your education by enrolling in a pharmacy technician
school. There are many excellent schools that offer pharmacy
technician programs.
So what does a pharmacy technician do? Pharmacy technicians
assist pharmacists in a pharmacy or hospital. They provide
prescription medication and prescribed products to customers and
patients. They help pharmacists fill prescriptions and they review
orders. They also mix, measure, package, label, and deliver
prescription medications to people. They make sure that the right
medications are delivered and they may also call doctor’s for
medication refills. Pharmacy technicians earn about $10-$14 an
hour, but it depends on the employer and their experience.
Pharmacy technicians usually work 8 hour shifts. They usually
work on holidays and weekends. Because many hospitals and
pharmacies are open 24/7, they may work different kinds of shifts.
Pharmacy technician positions are physically demanding because they
have to work on their feet, lift boxes, use ladders to get supplies
and the like.
Keep in mind that some pharmacies hire pharmacy technicians
without education or experience. However, many employers favor
people who have completed a pharmacy technician course and obtained
certification. Pharmacy technician courses require classroom and
lab work. Many community colleges, technical colleges, and
vocational schools offer pharmacy technician programs. Many of
these courses include internships, where students can get hands-on
experience by working in pharmacies. You can find a good pharmacy
technician school by looking in the search engines and contacting
colleges in your area. You can also search in school directories
online. There are many affordable pharmacy technician colleges that
you can visit online. Please note that financial aid is available
to needy students, so when you find a school, contact the financial
aid office and find out what kind of financial assistance is
available to you. If you complete a pharmacy technician course, you
will have an easier time finding work, so keep that in mind.
