Pharmacy technician job requirements?

February 14th, 2010 | by admin |

pharmacy technician
sancho.pinky:] asked:


I am a senior in high school and i want to get a job as a Pharmacy Technician.
i’m not planning on getting certificated right now or anything but i am planning on applying for that job when i start college

i am going to be majoring in biochemistry in college.

what are qualifications to apply for this job?
do i have to be a certain age?
certain education level?
are there any required certificates??(like the ones for CNA’s?)

serious answers please and thank you!

Frieda

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  1. 5 Responses to “Pharmacy technician job requirements?”

  2. By Miyoko on Feb 16, 2010 | Reply

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  3. By pretty + poisonous on Feb 17, 2010 | Reply

    All that is required to be a Pharmacy Technician is a HS diploma/GED and a clean criminal record. That’s it. Apply at retail drugstores or supermarket pharmacies.

    Google “[your state] board of pharmacy” for more info.

  4. By down_dirrty_south99 on Feb 19, 2010 | Reply

    GED/HS diploma. but hours can be hard and working and going to college will be diffcult b/c most pharmacy techs work full time open to close

  5. By kmreview on Feb 22, 2010 | Reply

    Job requirements vary from state to state. Consult with your local State Board of Pharmacy for job requirements and any certification requirements. The following link contains a list of Boards of Pharmacy in every state and then some with their web sites and contact information.&

    We are a national Pharmacy Technician organization, and we offer classes to help people in their careers as pharmacy technicians. If you’re interested in learning more, consult our web site:. We may also be able to answer any additional questions you may have about being a pharmacy technician.

    Best of luck with the job.

    Kristina M.
    Communications Specialist – National Pharmacy Technician Association

  6. By pharmstudent13 on Feb 25, 2010 | Reply

    From my knowledge all you need for the job is to be a high school grad and pass the background check and drug test. I know that most people just say to apply on the company website for a job but when I wanted to get a job as a pharmacy tech about 2 years ago I actually talked to the pharmacy manager first and then after talking to her in person she told me to apply and I got the job. Most pharmacies need good and reliable people to work so it might help to be a little bit old fashion and try to just talk first because applications don’t always allow you to stand out. Hope that helps! Good luck

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