Pharmacy Technician
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pharmacy TechniciansYou will find a host of resources here, created by the U.S. Department of Labor. First, a career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for a pharmacy technician. If you look farther down the page, you will find links to important professional organizations in the field and links to detailed information on wages and salary.
National Institutes of Health: LifeWorks, Pharmacy TechnicianClick on the tabs at the top of this page to learn about job activities, needed education, skill and interests, and more information on becoming a pharmacy technician. Recommended high school courses, certification and licensing information, and other sources of information are offered.
Occupational Titles
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Aide
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Cpht (Certified Pharmacy Technician)
Drug Coordinator
Pharmaceutical Care Associate
Pharmacist Assistant
Technician, Pharmacist
Technician, Pharmacy
Technician, Pharmacy Laboratory
Accredited Academic Programs
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Pharmacy Technician Training ProgramsThe directory at this site provides a comprehensive listing of pharmacy technician programs and their accreditation status. Click on a program that interests you, and be connected to contact information of program directors and technician program descriptions, including associated costs.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Pharmacy TechnicianThe hourly wage for a pharmacist is shown here at a graph, which is created based on years of experience and is a national figure. Advance a little further down the page, and you will find salary according to the employer type or city of employment in the U.S.
Professional Organizations
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: TechniciansAn explanation of the pharmacy technician as an important part of the healthcare team is presented at his page, with links available to training and education, initiatives and activities, and membership benefits especially for pharmacy technicians.
National Pharmacy Technician AssociationYou will find information on the mission of this organization, which is to maintain and promote standards for pharmacy technicians, in addition to high-quality certification procedures. Find out about certification through the association, computer-based testing, and pharmacy education and training materials.
Job Opportunity Sources
Indeed.com: Pharmacy TechnicianThousands of job postings across the country are collected at this one site, which combines listings from multiple job databases and private employers, pharmacies, and hospitals.
Licensing & Certification
Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy TechniciansThe mission of this organization, to recognize pharmacy technicians and proficient and knowledgeable professionals in the field of pharmacy, is outlined at this page, where you will also learn about the exam for the certification of pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardThis is where you would register for the exam to become a certified pharmacy technician. Learn about the program, access state board regulations, and find a salary survey for pharmacy technicians.
Publications
Today’s TechnicianProvided by the National Pharmacy Technician Association, this flagship publication is published six times a year and has opportunities for continued education.
Online Forums & Blogs
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Student ForumsThe student forums of this site provide a multitude of resources to pharmacy and pharmacy technician students, including access to study materials, Listservs and news links, a Mentor Exchange program, financial resources, and other popular ways to network with peers.
Indeed.com: Pharmacy Technician ForumDiscussions about certification, jobs, schools, and postings on salary are all found at this forum, provided by Indeed.com. Start your own discussion or read current threads and posts.
Career Videos
ISeek: Pharmacy TechniciansFind out about the job responsibilities for a pharmacy technician at this site, which will also connect you to the skill and knowledge needed, preparation for the career, wages, jobs, and licensing and certification.
