How to become a Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technicians support the safe, accurate, and compliant preparation, processing, dispensing, and distribution of medications. They may enter prescriptions, calculate dosages, manage inventory, operate dispensing technology, verify insurance information, assist customers and facilities, and escalate clinical questions to pharmacists.
Top Skills Required
- Prescription data entry
- Medication preparation and dispensing
- Dosage calculation
Education & Certifications
Typical: High school diploma or GED, plus state-required pharmacy technician registration, licensure, or certification.
Alternative paths:
- PTCB National Certification
- Equivalent pharmacy, healthcare, medical billing, coding, or medical assisting experience where accepted by state law
- Employer-based pharmacy technician training where permitted