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Pharmacy Technicians

Also known as: Accredited Pharmacy Technician, Billing and Quality Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Compounding Technician, Drug Coordinator, Lead Pharmacy Tech, Certified Pharmacy Technician (Lead Pharmacy Tech, CPhT), Lead Pharmacy Technician (Lead Pharmacy Tech), Pharmacist Assistant, Pharmacist Technician, Pharmacy Laboratory Technician

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School5%
High School Diploma60%
Some College14%
Post-Secondary Certificate13%
Associate's Degree5%
Master's Degree4%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None47%
Up to 1 month9%
1-3 months8%
3-6 months5%
6 months - 1 year17%
1-2 years8%
4-6 years5%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None7%
Up to 1 month22%
1-3 months29%
3-6 months25%
6 months - 1 year17%

How AI Impacts Each Task

21 tasks analyzed

Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.

Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.

Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.

Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.

Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailIntegrityCooperationConcern for OthersDependabilityStress ToleranceSelf ControlAdaptability/FlexibilityInitiativeAchievement/EffortSocial OrientationIndependence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$43,460

per year

Mean Wage

$44,800

per year

Employment

488K

workers

Wage Range

$35,100 - $59,450

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$35,100Median: $43,460$59,450
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This occupation has 21 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.