Pharmacy Technician

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FACTS:

There are currently over 5,000 jobs available for pharmacy technicians in California.
California pharmacy technicians have an average salary of $38,000 - $48,000.
As the field expands, unique opportunities arise for work in closed-door infusion pharmacies, nuclear pharmacies, and IT.

Above information is obtained from www.bls.gov.

ACQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

Hands-on skills like compounding and administering IVs using the aseptic technique.
Receive, identify, and fill prescriptions with prepared labels.
Understand drug classifications and interactions.
Establishing and maintaining patient records.
Managing billing, insurance, and inventory.
Dosage calculations and medical math.

THIS COURSE PREPARES YOU FOR:

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

What is it?

The Pharmacy Technician Program covers all aspects of pharmacy: retail, hospital, closed door, and sterile compounding. Become certified as an entry-level pharmacy technician in as little as 9 weeks for $2,995 or less.

Easy payment plans are available. Everyone qualifies. Convenient day and evening classes are available. Must be 18 years or older and have your GED, diploma, or equivalent. No previous medical experience is required.

What will i do?

Collecting information to fill prescriptions from customers or health professionals
Measuring amounts of medication for prescriptions
Sterile and non-sterile drug compounding
Packaging and labeling prescriptions
Organizing inventory and alerting pharmacists to shortages of medications or supplies
Accepting payment for prescriptions and process insurance claims
Recording customer or patient prescription information
Answering customer phone calls
Arranging for customers to speak with pharmacists to answer questions about medications or other health matters

LEADS TO THESE JOBS:

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Medical Technologist
Medical Assistant
Patient Advocate
Patient Coordinator
Patient & Care Technician

Is this for me?

Detail-oriented
Hand-eye coordination
Detail-oriented
Data-oriented
Customer service
Empathy and compassion
Communication skills
Multi-task