Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy Technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist.  Their main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctors' orders for patients.  Technicians measure out correct amounts of medication from larger containers to prescription size containers.  In addition, they add drugs to intravenous solutions.  All of their prescription filling work is rechecked by a pharmacist before medications are dispensed to patients or customers.  Other duties of pharmacy technicians are:

Ø  Checking inventories and ordering supplies.

Ø  Receiving and checking in supplies.

Ø  Waiting  on customers.

Salary: There average salary is $15,000 - $25,000

Educational: Students should take math, science, and typing courses in high school. A high school diploma is usually required to begin pharmacy technician training.  Two year courses leading to certificates are available at most community colleges.  Six month programs are offered at privately operated schools.

Reflection: I think I would not like to be one of these because i already have my future planned.