Individuals who enjoy assisting pharmacists in providing prescription medications to prescribed patients and offering their knowledge on healthy living and medications.
Under supervision of a pharmacist, fills unit dose orders and maintains records of patient's use as well as more complex duties as provided by certification. Assists in sterilization of injectable preparation, storing of substances under proper conditions of refrigeration and security, pouring liquid into containers or spooning salves into containers. May serve as resource to and help with training for non-certified pharmacy technicians. Requires valid Pharmacy Technician license.
Patient Contact
Medium
Employment Outlook
Employment of pharmacy technicians and aides is expected to increase by 25% from 2008 to 2018. Contributing to this increase are scientific advances that will lead to new drug products, more people receiving insurance coverage for medications and a fast-growing elderly population.
Education
High School Diploma –
< 1 Year
Aiken Technical College
Central Carolina Technical College
Greenville Technical College
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Midlands Technical College
Piedmont Technical College
Remington College-Columbia
Southeastern Institute-North Charleston
Spartanburg Community College
Tri-County Technical College
Trident Technical College
Virginia College- Columbia, Florence, Greenville, North Charleston, Spartanburg