Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in measuring, maintaining, and dispensing prescription pharmaceuticals.

Assist pharmacists to maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
Ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate
Enter client information in databases and prepare medications for clients
Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
Bill third party insurers
May help with scheduling and workflow.

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians are employed in retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities and by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Typically 9-5, five days a week.

Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:

	Centennial College Toronto, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Pharmacy Technician Diploma	Request Info
	Fleming College Peterborough, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Pharmacy Technician Diploma; Online	Request Info
	Red Deer Polytechnic Red Deer, Alberta, CA Related Program(s): Pharmacy Technician Diploma	Request Info
	Humber Polytechnic Toronto, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Pharmacy Technician Diploma; Co-op	Request Info
	Sheridan College Oakville, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Pharmacy Technician Diploma	Request Info

Modified on August 16, 2023

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