Occupational Employment Statistics
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
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Southwest Minnesota
| 440 | 41 | $21.39/hr | $17.84/hr | $18.44/hr | $21.04/hr | $23.61/hr | $25.67/hr |
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EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley
| 50 | 11 | $20.86/hr | $18.00/hr | $18.39/hr | $19.17/hr | $23.32/hr | $24.49/hr |
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EDR 8 - Southwest
| 130 | 21 | $20.72/hr | $17.58/hr | $18.39/hr | $19.11/hr | $23.23/hr | $24.32/hr |
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EDR 9 - South Central
| 250 | 32 | $21.85/hr | $17.75/hr | $18.53/hr | $22.04/hr | $23.83/hr | $25.96/hr |
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Minnesota
| 8,050 | 290 | $22.99/hr | $18.56/hr | $18.95/hr | $23.32/hr | $24.59/hr | $29.15/hr |
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U S
| 460,280 | 3,682 | $21.46/hr | $16.21/hr | $17.98/hr | $19.96/hr | $23.61/hr | $28.30/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 5,380 | $22.29/hr |
| Financial Activities | 130 | $23.00/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 350 | $29.22/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 2,030 | $24.01/hr |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
- Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
- Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
- Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Compute charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and enter data in computer.