Description
A pharmacy technician works with, and perform tasks delegated by, a licensed pharmacist. The primary duty of a pharmacy technician is to fill prescriptions, but other important tasks include: handling patient questions about prescription information and health concerns, updating patient profiles and insurance documents, delivering medicine to nursing staff, interpreting patient charts, and other customer service assignments.
Details
If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
Related Programs
80 Pharmacy Technician programs on Career School App.
Health Science
Associate Degree
Eastwick College Hackensack
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Duration
18 Months
97 quarter credits
Tuition
$33,950 for the Program
Health Science
Associate Degree
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
18 Months
97 quarter credits
Tuition
$33,950 for the Program
Health Science
Associate Degree
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
18 Months
97 quarter credits
Tuition
$33,950 for the Program
Pharmacy Technician
Certificate
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$3,066 for the Program
Pharmacy Technician
Diploma
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Duration
12 Months (3 Semesters)
Tuition
$16,897 for the Program
Pharmacy Technician
Certificate
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Duration
1,050 clock hours
Tuition
$3,269 for the Program
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