Pharmacy Technician

Duties and Responsibilities; pharmacy technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist. Their main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to the doctor orders for patients. Technicians measure our correct amounts of medication from larger containers to prescription size containers. All their prescription filling work is rechecked before medication are dispensed to patients or customers.

Salary; $15,000 - $25,000

Education; Students should take math, science and typing courses in high school. High school diploma is usually required to begin pharmacy technician training. Two years courses leasing to certificates are available at most community colleges.