Pharmacy Technician

1. 2 Responses to “How much schooling do you need to become a pharmacy technician?”

2. By silentxdreams on Feb 4, 2010 | Reply

   I don’t know much about this topic, although I would love to be a pharmacist also I know that on average, pharmacists usually make about $100,000 a year. Also URI has a 5 year program, and you intern in the program, so while at school you are also working and making money while also getting job experience. Plus, by being a pharmacist you can pretty much work wherever! There are pharmacies everywhere and pharmacists are in demand now!

   Good luck!

3. By iloveu2_21 on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply

   well, to be honest, you dont need any schooling, as long as youre 18. how i started was i applied at a chain store pharmacy, like walgreens. they hire you, and they train you on the spot.the first day i was in the pharmacy and doing different things. you get your license through their company, which includes taking a class and passing a test, all through their program. depending on who hires you, you might be able to get certified thru them too. being licensed is just saying that your legally allowed to be a rx tech, but being certified you get paid a little more and its easier to get hired at different places. for example, like me, i started at a chain store, but now i work in a hospital pharmacy. depending where you live, what professional level youre on, and who hires you, the pay is different. at the store, i was getting 9.75 and at the hospital im getting 11.25 per hour. but hoped this helped!:)

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