pharmacy technician

pharmacy technician

Duties and Responsibilities:
Pharmacy technicians are crucial to keeping a pharmacy running smoothly. As a pharmacy tech, you'll perform duties such as:

• Accurately and efficiently preparing prescription orders
• Verifying prescription information and dosage
• Entering patient and order information into the pharmacy system
• Processing and submitting insurance claims
• Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers

Most pharmacy technicians work in retail settings, such as neighborhood pharmacies or grocery stores. There are also positions in hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, mail-order pharmacies, telepharmacies, and nuclear pharmacies.

salary: $29000

Education: Relevant healthcare training can help you attain your career goals, giving you the opportunity to acquire the technical knowledge and skills you’ll need to transition into or advance in the healthcare field. Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) offers two pharmacy technician training options: a diploma program and an associate degree.