Pharmacy Technician Jobs: Rising Up To The Challenge

By Waltraud Latouf


Even though the situation of our economy isn't getting any better, the demand for healthcare workers such as pharmacy technicians continue to grow. Pharmacy technician jobs are opening up not just from pharmaceutical firms, but also in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. And while there are plenty of opportunities waiting for you, getting sufficient training and certification is your first priority.

While it is possible to work as a pharmacy technician without going through a formal training program, you might find it hard to get your hands on the best employment opportunities if you didn't have one. There are plenty of training opportunities offered in institutions such as vocational schools and community colleges, both of which can provide 6 to 24 months of training.

Besides formal education, another way you can improve your chances of getting hired for the most prestigious pharmacy technician jobs is by acquiring certification and getting other credentials. You can seek certification from the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT) or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) by successfully completing the certification exams they administer.

The most common requirements for pharmacy technician jobs are excellent communications skills and customer service since most of their duties and responsibilities involve interacting with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare workers. A pharmacy tech is also responsible for counting and measuring medication so therefore precision and good mathematical and analytical skills are important as well.

When looking for pharmacy technician jobs, don't just focus on pharmaceutical firms - you can also find many job openings in hospitals, especially since most of them have their own pharmacy department. There will also be job postings all over the internet, and it is recommended that you browse through online job directories and have your resume posted there to be evaluated.

You should also be able to find plenty of pharmacy technician jobs by checking the classified ads section of your local newspaper. Should you decide to look for opportunities in pharmaceutical firms, a good way of improving your chances of getting hired is to visit the company website to learn more about the company and what specifics they are looking for in their applicants.




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