Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians are supervised by licensed pharmacists and perform duties that do not require the pharmacist’s expertise, like labeling prescription bottles and helping patients to complete medical insurance forms. Technicians have several duties that may include: assisting with prescriptions by counting pills, measuring medications, and labeling products; verifying prescriptions from doctors; and maintaining patient records and insurance information.

Technicians do not consult with patients who have questions about their medications – instead, they refer the clients to the pharmacists. Most pharmacy technicians work in retail pharmacies, like the ones in your local grocery stores. Other pharmacy technicians fill hospital positions, work in wholesale industries or find employment with government organizations.