Pharmacy Technician Schools and Career Info

Things you need to know, but nobody tells you

It's a good profession but it's very difficult to land that first job, especially when you received very poor trainning at your school and they do not help you job...[full comment]

The best part of my job as a Certified Pharmacy Technician is working with and helping people. It is very rewarding to feel as though you have made a difference...[full comment]

My main piece of advice is to shadow or observe the job before you become a tech. Retail pharmacy isn't for everyone. Some states have age requirements for working in...[full comment]

I love having my own work area, and it's a fun job. There is also so much more to learn, we have a customer service area, data entry, verification. Once...[full comment]

I would make sure get certified & registered in the state you are going to work in. You make more money, and I think in some states it is a...[full comment]

The best part is the satisfaction I get from helping others. Most of the patients really appreciate all the things we do for them. The worst is dealing with the...[full comment]

Going to school and taking pharmacy classes is definitely helpful. Learning about the medications you are dispensing is important because many patients ask questions about them and it is helpful...[full comment]

The best part about being a Pharmacy Technician in the Air Force is that it is never boring. You are always busy and time flies by very fast. The worst...[full comment]

The key to success as Pharmacy Technician involves always presenting yourself in a professional way. This means getting plenty of sleep so you can be your best. The Air Force...[full comment]

The best part of my career is that I get to help people. I enjoy being responsible for making sure that people get their medications in a timely fashion. It...[full comment]

The best thing you can do is to take a course or a pharmacy technician program at your local college. It is not a long course, but it will give...[full comment]

 
 

School and Career Surprises: Tips From People on the Job

Each comment from a pharmacy technician includes their career and school satisfaction ratings.

Career: "It's a good profession but it's very difficult to land that first job, especially when you received very poor trainning at your school and they do not help you job search. It's a difficult career to get your foot in the door but once you do you will make good money."

School: Studied Health Care at IOT Institute Of Technology in California; completed Certificate degree in 2011.
Career: Pharmacy Tech, male, 1 years of experience, currently based in California.

Best & Worst Things About This Career

As reported by people currently doing the job

"I love having my own work area, and it's a fun job. There is also so much more to learn, we have a customer service area, data entry, verification. Once I become proficient in one area I can ask to learn another area. I have been at my job 4 months now so I am still fairly new. The only thing I do not like is 3 days a week I have to work 12:30pm - 9:00pm. I would much rather work 8 - 4:30 all five days a week. Once I month I have to work for four hours on a Saturday morning but that is ok because it is overtime !"

School : Certificate in Health Claims, The Salter School - Still attending for Paralegal Associates, Northern Essex Community College.
Career: Certified Pharmacy Technician {Cpht}, currently based in Massachusetts.;

"The best part about being a Pharmacy Technician in the Air Force is that it is never boring. You are always busy and time flies by very fast. The worst part of the job is that you are part of an elite defense team of the United States, which comes with the possibility of deployment overseas. A deployment of 90 days or more can be chaotic and stressful for a soldier that has a family. This must be weighed before applying for a position in the Air Force."

School : School of Healthcare Sciences, USAF; Howard College, AS
Career: Pharmacy Tech, currently based in Texas.;

Tips for Succeeding in This Career

Helpful Info From Insiders

"I would make sure get certified & registered in the state you are going to work in. You make more money, and I think in some states it is a law. Keep up your continuing education credits also. Every two years you have to prove that you are keeping up with learning credits."

School : Certificate in Health Claims, The Salter School - Still attending for Paralegal Associates, Northern Essex Community College.
Career: Certified Pharmacy Technician {Cpht}, currently based in Massachusetts.;

"The key to success as Pharmacy Technician involves always presenting yourself in a professional way. This means getting plenty of sleep so you can be your best. The Air Force will take care of you as long as you follow the rules and have a strong work ethic. The structure in the military is extreme. You are always being watched and evaluated. Be alert and ready for action. Study and practice to become the best at what you do."

School : School of Healthcare Sciences, USAF; Howard College, AS
Career: Pharmacy Tech, currently based in Texas.;