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Pharmacy Technicians

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.

Tasks Include:

  • Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
  • Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
  • Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
  • Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
  • Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions.
  • Clean and help maintain equipment or work areas and sterilize glassware, according to prescribed methods.
  • Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
  • Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
  • Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

 

Projections Quick View:



Virginia: +30.8%

National: +32.4%

 

Education

Post-Secondary Certificate

Job Zone:

Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Mid Range ($28,000 - $35,999)


Average Earnings:

 

National

$29,330.00

State

$29,250.00

Regional


 

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