Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technicians could work in hospitals, retail stores, compounding centers, skilled nursing facilities or mail-order sites.
Ever picked up a prescription and been impressed by the fast work, smart answers and can-do atmosphere behind the counter? That could be you, with a highly-in-demand career of a Pharmacy Technician.
Attractions of a Pharmacy Technician career include flexible hours and demand all over the Denver metro area, in a number of different healthcare settings.
Each environment offers a different pace or work and level of patient interaction – retail is definitely faster paced, while a hospital can be both slow and fast depending on various factors.
There are some special requirements for Pharmacy Techs — candidates for the six months of training programs must pass a background check, with no prior records of substance abuse. With a special career comes some special responsibility.
Like you, they are fast on their feet and can do any of following:
- Prepare medications & get them to patients
- Order drugs & other supplies
- Measure, mix & compound drugs and sterile solutions
- Take phone questions and read patient charts
Salaries range from $29,810 to $32,940. Employers may require proof of education credentials in this field, and employee background checks, depending on the employer and the workplace.
$29,810 – $32,940
Annually
If learning the pharmacy trade sounds right for you, find out more about educational opportunities and other key information by calling 720-560-2406.
Programs can be found at:
- Front Range Community College
- Pima Medical Institute
- Emily Griffith Technical College
